loose-tongued

[ loos-tuhngd ]

adjective

1. unrestrained or irresponsible in speech; given to gossiping.

loose-tongued

adjective

1. careless or irresponsible in talking

Word History and Origins

Origin of loose-tongued¹

First recorded in 1640–50; loose + tongue + -ed ³

Example Sentences

To him her face was its confutation, and he knew how loose-tongued is calumny; but still—!

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I sounded him some weeks ago, and found him too loose-tongued for our purposes.

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Charles was troubled when he heard the story of his loose-tongued guide.

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Now she turned her accusing glance on the loose-tongued girl.

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He was not one of the loose-tongued sort, who tell all to everybody.

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Related Words

• chatty
• glib
• loquacious
• voluble