Meaning & Definition of word "Mouthful"
Mouthful
/ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/
noun:
- 1. A quantity of food or drink that fills the mouth.
- Example: She took a large mouthful of the delicious soup.
- 2. A difficult or awkward word or phrase, especially one that is hard to pronounce or remember.
- Example: The name of the new scientific concept was quite a mouthful for the students.
- 3. An amount of information or expression that is substantial or significant.
- Example: His explanation was a mouthful, leaving everyone a bit confused.
Etymology
●Middle English 'moutheful', where 'mouthe' refers to mouth and 'ful' indicates full.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a mouthful of food:
An amount of food that fills the mouth.
a mouthful of words:
A lengthy or difficult phrase that is hard to say or understand.
it’s a mouthful:
Referring to something that is verbose or complicated.
Related Words
bite:
A small amount taken from food, typically by using the teeth.
gob:
A lump or a mouthful, often used informally.
Slang Meanings of mouthful
Meaning: A lot to say or explain.
● Example Sentence: His answer was such a mouthful, I couldn't keep up!
Meaning: A jumbled or complicated statement.
● Example Sentence: What he said was a real mouthful; I had to pause to process it.