mouthy

[ mou-th ee, -thee ]

/ ˈmaʊ ði, -θi /

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adjective, mouth·i·er, mouth·i·est.

garrulous, often in a bombastic manner.

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Origin of mouthy

First recorded in 1580–90; mouth + -y¹

Related formsmouth·i·ly, adverbmouth·i·ness, noun

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Because he is a mouthy, insouciant rascal with a great shtick.
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Lumley was quite able to do it, for he was truly, as Mr. Marlin had described him, mouthy.
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British Dictionary definitions for mouthy

mouthy

/ (ˈmaʊðɪ) /

adjective mouthier or mouthiest

bombastic; excessively talkative

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Word Origin and History for mouthy

mouthy

adj.

1580s, from mouth (n.) + -y (2).

mouthy

adjective, mouth·i·er, mouth·i·est.

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Origin of mouthy

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mouthy

adjective mouthier or mouthiest

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