mouthed
Americanadjective
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having a mouth of a specified kind (often used in combination).
a small-mouthed man.
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having a way of speaking of a specified kind (often used in combination).
a mealy-mouthed speaker; a loud-mouthed brat.
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Fery laughing as he explicitly mouthed his surprise with a three-word phrase was a great moment.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
In a second phase of the study, the researchers simulated how the body might process lead if children mouthed or chewed on clothing.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
On a bench across from the doors, two immigration agents nodded at each other and one mouthed, “Let’s go.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2025
He glanced up at her with a raised eyebrow, and she mouthed something.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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