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loud-mouthed

loud-mouthed

3 6.7
A person who speaks loudly and says rude things
  • adjective
  • /ˈlaʊdˌmaʊθd/
  • Offensive
translation icon : bocazas
  • During the debate, she became a loud-mouthed speaker, interrupting everyone with rude remarks.
  • loud-mouthed bigot

Examples

  • Not all of us of faith are naive, idiotic, and loud-mouthed—just those who make it on television and in politics.

    Blog text (29)
  • Jackson was in the meeting rooms and got to know the long-haired, big-bellied, loud-mouthed free spirit.

    Blog text (28)
  • Because, as Lindy West points out, even loud-mouthed feminists often fall into this dynamic.

    Blog text (3)
  • All Sharpton is a loud-mouthed, ignorant fool.

    Blog text (11)
  • Granted, Tom was an alcoholic and tended to be obnoxious, but he seemed to be a basically decent person under all his loud-mouthed ranting.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Thank goodness our governor in my state is a gentleman and gracious—not a loud-mouthed idiot.

    Blog text (2)
  • For them, the Powhatans were still "pagans," while to the Powhatans, the English were loud-mouthed bigots.

    Academic text (1992)
  • But even Helen—breezy, loud-mouthed Helen—had felt it.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • You do realize that you are viewed simply as the typical, ignorant, loud-mouthed, bombastic person spouting and spewing his ridiculous fantasies, don't you?

    Blog text (20)
  • The loud-mouthed politician drew attention with his offensive comments during the press conference.

Synonyms

vocal
vsloud-mouthed
87 4.9

Saying opinions clearly and strongly in public

is similar but tends toward offensive and loud commentary
brash
vsloud-mouthed
31 6.6

Very confident in a rude, loud way that annoys other people

is close but puts more emphasis on insulting speech
strident
vsloud-mouthed
22 7.2

Very loud and harsh in a way that feels unpleasant

is similar but adds rude or insulting verbal attacks
foul-mouthed
vsloud-mouthed
  • NSFW
9 7.7

A person who often says rude words

is alike but also stresses loud rude remarks, not only obscenity
vociferous
vsloud-mouthed
  • Formal
7 7.8

To speak loudly and strongly to show disagreement

is similar but also involves offensive or rude language
mouthy
vsloud-mouthed
  • Informal
3 6.9

Talking a lot in a lively or outspoken way

is similar but focuses more on loudness and offensiveness
ranty
vsloud-mouthed
  • Informal
1 9.3

To speak or write loudly in an angry, complaining way

is alike but also includes intentionally rude remarks
full of bluster
vsloud-mouthed
1 7.4

Loud words that try to threaten or impress but have no real meaning

is alike but tends to include crass or rude remarks
hot-mouthed
vsloud-mouthed
8.7

Speaks quickly with angry or strong words

is similar but also aims to offend or shock listeners
gobby
vsloud-mouthed
  • UK
9.9

A person who talks a lot in a loud, rude way

is similar but stresses rude and offensive comments more
foul-spoken
vsloud-mouthed
  • Offensive
8.4

Using rude words that insult other people

is similar but also highlights high volume and rude tone
rough-spoken
vsloud-mouthed
7.5

A person who speaks in a rude, harsh way

is similar but is also characteristically loud and offensively bold
tonguey
vsloud-mouthed
  • Informal
8.9

Quick to say sharp things that hurt

is similar but adds loudness and overtly rude comments
loud-voiced
vsloud-mouthed
4.4

A person who speaks very loudly so others hear them

is similar but combines loudness with rude or insulting content
bigmouthed
vsloud-mouthed
  • Offensive
6.8

A person who talks too much and tells other people's secrets

differs by focusing more on loud, rude, and insulting speech
blabbermouthed
vsloud-mouthed
  • Offensive
8.8

A person who talks too much and tells secrets

is less about secrecy and more about loud offensive remarks

Antonyms

20 3.9

A person who speaks in a quiet, gentle voice

3.7

Not willing to show feelings or talk much

How Loud

raucous
31 7.1
loud-mouthed
  • Offensive
3 6.7
soft-spoken
20 3.9
quiet
1.0

Surface Forms

loud-mouthed positive

Morphology

loud-mouthed = loud + mouth (transparent) = loud + mouth + ed

The adjective is transparently built from 'loud' + 'mouth' with '-ed' forming 'mouthed'; learners who know 'loud' and 'mouth' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Loud-mouthed comes from the simple words loud ('noisy') and mouth, like calling someone a 'loud mouth'. So it paints the picture of a person who speaks loudly and often says rude things.