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
But that did little to dampen her spirits as she danced atop her pink pony-themed Pride float, swaying and mouthing the lyrics.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 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
Because Freak and I are still a couple of blocks from the pond, just kind of easing our way along, when these punks start mouthing off.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
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