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loud-mouthed

loud-mouthed

10 6.7
A person who speaks loudly and says rude things
  • adjective
  • /ˈlaʊdˌmaʊθd/
  • Offensive
: 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
81 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
loud-voiced
vsloud-mouthed
28 4.4

A person who speaks very loudly so others hear them

is similar but combines loudness with rude or insulting content
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
15 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
hot-mouthed
vsloud-mouthed
1 8.7

Speaks quickly with angry or strong words

is similar but also aims to offend or shock listeners
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
foul-spoken
vsloud-mouthed
  • Offensive
1 8.4

Using rude words that insult other people

is similar but also highlights high volume and rude tone
bigmouthed
vsloud-mouthed
  • Offensive
1 6.8

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

differs by focusing more on loud, rude, and insulting speech
tonguey
vsloud-mouthed
  • Informal
1 8.9

Quick to say sharp things that hurt

is similar but adds loudness and overtly rude comments
mouthy
vsloud-mouthed
  • Informal
1 6.9

Talking a lot in a lively or outspoken way

is similar but focuses more on loudness and offensiveness
rough-spoken
vsloud-mouthed
1 7.5

A person who speaks in a rude, harsh way

is similar but is also characteristically loud and offensively bold
gobby
vsloud-mouthed
  • UK
1 9.9

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

is similar but stresses rude and offensive comments more
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

29 3.7

Not willing to show feelings or talk much

20 3.9

A person who speaks in a quiet, gentle voice

How Loud

raucous
28 7.1
loud-mouthed
  • Offensive
10 6.7
loud-voiced
28 4.4
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.