mouth
676
8.9
- noun
- /maʊθ/
- Informal
- But my dad was a fool for letting her run her mouth on and on.
- keep your mouth shut
- shut your mouth
- put your money where your mouth is
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Watch on YouTubeSo somebody would say, oh, shut your mouth OV, or suck your mum.
- So somebody would say, oh, shut your mouth OV, or suck your mum.
- I'd say sometimes I don't know when to shut my mouth and I'm so stubborn.
- And whatever comes out of their mouth is like nothing good.
Examples
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If only he could keep his mouth shut, nothing would be wrong, nothing would matter.
Fiction book (1991) -
I knew I should've kept my mouth shut, but I was sick of the crap.
Academic text (2005) -
This is what happens when you run your mouth on the Internet.
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Take those words out of your mouth or so help me God.
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So many of you have your mouth way ahead of your actions.
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- Keep your mouth shut about Rose, see.
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Oh, and keep your mouth shut because everything that comes out of it is a lie!
Academic text (2011) -
He'd learned long ago that shooting off his mouth in these situations accomplished nothing.
Fiction book (1990) -
If you want your nanny to get that audition, you'll keep your mouth shut.
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He always had a smart reply ready whenever someone challenged him, proving that he didn't know when to keep his mouth shut.
Synonyms
41
8.4
Rude talk used to answer a person in charge
14
8.7
Rude, cheeky talk to someone in charge
8
7.2
Rude replies people give to someone in charge
6
5.6
A remark said to insult someone and show you do not respect them
3
7.7
Rude replies to a person in charge
1
8.6
Rude talk that you say back to someone
1
6.3
A short sharp comment that sounds rude
1
9.3
A short rude reply said quickly to show anger or disrespect
A rude remark that hurts or offends people
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
14
8.1
To show very strong anger or excitement in a way people can see
8
6.0
Show support by giving money or doing something to help
4
8.8
To punish someone by putting soap in their mouth for swearing
1
8.2
To make someone lose the job or money they need to live
- Informal
1
9.4
Say things quickly without thinking that may hurt people or make you sorry later
Seems very innocent and quiet but is not really kind
- Informal
To not pay attention and miss what is happening around you, for example because you are daydreaming
- Informal
A feeling of being very nervous and afraid because something scary or unknown might happen
To support your words by giving money or doing work
To say different things to different people to hide the truth
- Informal
To tell someone off for saying rude words, sometimes by putting soap in their mouth
Compounds
- Specialized
5
4.1
To breathe air into someone's lungs using your mouth when they are not breathing
- Specialized
2
3.8
A very contagious viral disease of animals like cows or sheep that causes fever and mouth and hoof sores
1
4.2
A contagious disease that causes fever and painful sores on the mouth and feet of animals like cows and sheep
- Specialized
1
3.7
The top inside surface of the mouth that separates it from the nose
- Specialized
1
9.3
A very painful gum infection that causes mouth sores, bleeding and bad breath
A small wild orchid with a single bright pink fragrant flower that opens wide in bogs
A small North American orchid with one leaf and green flowers with very thin petals
How Rude
Surface Forms
Etymology
The slang use of mouth for an impudent reply comes from the idea of the mouth as the part that talks back. So to give someone mouth is to speak in a rude or disrespectful way.