loose-tongued

[ loos-tuhngd ]

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adjective

unrestrained or irresponsible in speech; given to gossiping.

Origin of loose-tongued

First recorded in 1640–50; loose + tongue + -ed³

Words Nearby loose-tongued

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How to use loose-tongued in a sentence

To him her face was its confutation, and he knew how loose-tongued is calumny; but still—!
Peg Woffington | Charles Reade
I sounded him some weeks ago, and found him too loose-tongued for our purposes.
Parlous Times | David Dwight Wells
Charles was troubled when he heard the story of his loose-tongued guide.
Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) | Charles Morris
Now she turned her accusing glance on the loose-tongued girl.
The Maid of the Whispering Hills | Vingie E. Roe
He was not one of the loose-tongued sort, who tell all to everybody.
Francezka | Molly Elliot Seawell

British Dictionary definitions for loose-tongued

loose-tongued

adjective

careless or irresponsible in talking

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