loose-tongued
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of loose-tongued
Example Sentences
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There is no way that he was unaware of his sister’s bitterness and tendency to become loose-tongued with other people’s personal information.
From Slate ● Jan. 7, 2019
The Kanye who appeared on TMZ’s daily TV show is much more familiar: loose-tongued, provocative, searching.
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2018
He is usually loose-tongued, a trait that has brought him trouble in the past.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 25, 2017
Tensions on the Korean peninsular have soared in recent months as two of the world’s most loose-tongued leaders, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, traded headline-grabbing verbal barbs.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 13, 2017
Charles was troubled when he heard the story of his loose-tongued guide.
From Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
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