mouthing
Americannoun
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the action of speaking in a meaningless, bombastic, or hypocritical manner.
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an instance of this.
Example Sentences
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Don’t buy it, because even those mouthing it don’t.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
"Oh no," he added, before silently mouthing the word into the microphone.
From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024
They are silently mouthing prayers, and ask not to be interrupted.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024
He was clearly mouthing “wow,” and giddy enough taking in the rapturous crowd that I wondered if he might misstep and fall off the narrow sliver of stage.
From Slate • Aug. 7, 2024
First grade was when I discovered eye control; with my seeing I could shrink the teacher down to a height of one inch, gesticulating and mouthing on the horizon.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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