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/maʊθ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The opening through which food, air, and vocal sounds enter the body; the part of the face that includes the lips, teeth, and tongue.
She opened her mouth wide to let out a scream.
The parts of the face that form the opening for the entrance and exit of food and air.
He smiled, showing his teeth through his mouth.
The end of a river where it meets a larger body of water.
The mouth of the river is a popular spot for fishing.
A person's ability to speak or communicate; voice.
He has a way with words, and his mouth is his greatest tool.
verb
To form words with one's mouth; to speak.
She mouthed the lyrics of the song as she listened.
To handle something with the mouth, often playfully or curiously.
The puppy mouthed its owner's fingers gently.
Etymology
Old English 'muð', related to Dutch 'mond' and German 'Mund'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to bite your tongue
To remain silent when you would rather speak.
watch your mouth
Be careful about what you say, often used as a warning.
put your foot in your mouth
To say something embarrassing or inappropriate.
a mouthful
A large amount or difficult thing to say.
give mouth to
To express verbally.
Related Words
lips
The fleshy boundaries of the mouth.
tonque
The muscular organ in the mouth that aids in tasting and speaking.
jaw
The bony structure that frames the mouth.
throat
The passage that connects the mouth to the stomach.
Slang Meanings
Blabbermouth
She's such a blabbermouth, she can't keep a secret.
Big mouth
He always gets in trouble because he has a big mouth.
Mouthpiece
He's just the mouthpiece for the company's management.
Gob
Shut your gob, nobody wants to hear you complain.
Piehole
Close your piehole and listen for a minute!