Mouthy
adjective
Someone who talks a lot, often about things that are not important or without thinking.
I wish she wasn't so mouthy - she's always interrupting.
Often appears as...
- she's so mouthy
- stop being mouthy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Someone who talks a lot, often about things that are not important or without thinking.
I wish she wasn't so mouthy - she's always interrupting.
Often appears as...
- she's so mouthy
- stop being mouthy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Use
Used more in casual conversation rather than formal or written English.
My little brother got grounded for being mouthy with our parents at dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Mouthy' often has a negative tone, suggesting disrespect or rudeness.
Her mouthy remarks during meetings are starting to annoy her co-workers.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Offense
Calling someone 'mouthy' can be offensive, so use cautiously.
I didn't mean to upset you by calling you mouthy; I thought you'd take it as a joke.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Use
Used more in casual conversation rather than formal or written English.
My little brother got grounded for being mouthy with our parents at dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Mouthy' often has a negative tone, suggesting disrespect or rudeness.
Her mouthy remarks during meetings are starting to annoy her co-workers.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Offense
Calling someone 'mouthy' can be offensive, so use cautiously.
I didn't mean to upset you by calling you mouthy; I thought you'd take it as a joke.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Use
Used more in casual conversation rather than formal or written English.
My little brother got grounded for being mouthy with our parents at dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Mouthy' often has a negative tone, suggesting disrespect or rudeness.
Her mouthy remarks during meetings are starting to annoy her co-workers.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Offense
Calling someone 'mouthy' can be offensive, so use cautiously.
I didn't mean to upset you by calling you mouthy; I thought you'd take it as a joke.
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Video examples
Sakinah Hofler: How...
I should say former friend. I remember it was a group of us outside, and he had ran up and he had the stereotypical brown paper bag in his hand, and I knew what it was, and so I'm a very mouthy person, and I started going off.
Video examples
Sakinah Hofler: How...
I should say former friend. I remember it was a group of us outside, and he had ran up and he had the stereotypical brown paper bag in his hand, and I knew what it was, and so I'm a very mouthy person, and I started going off.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Chloe Madeley
English Celebrity
James is a domineering alpha male which is why I'm so attracted to him and why I sometimes hate him. And I'm a mouthy broad who has to be in control all the time. We must have broken up in excess of a thousand times.
Quote examples
John Simm
English Actor
I used to be mouthy. It was all to do with being a northerner and from Manchester, which was suddenly a big deal when I was in my 20s. When I read some of the interviews I did back then, I cringe.
Quote examples
Nick Frost
English Actor
I think some people see me as being some kind of lovable, bumbling buffoon, and I'm actually quite mouthy and sharp, and that doesn't compute.
Quote examples
Sherman Alexie
American Writer
I was a controversial figure on my reservation when I was a kid. I was mouthy and opinionated and arrogant. Nothing has changed.
Quote examples
Sami Zayn
Canadian Athlete
The heel I want to be is real mouthy, which is fine, but I want to be a guy that can be taken seriously to win the world title.
Quote examples
Chloe Madeley
English Celebrity
James is a domineering alpha male which is why I'm so attracted to him and why I sometimes hate him. And I'm a mouthy broad who has to be in control all the time. We must have broken up in excess of a thousand times.
Quote examples
John Simm
English Actor
I used to be mouthy. It was all to do with being a northerner and from Manchester, which was suddenly a big deal when I was in my 20s. When I read some of the interviews I did back then, I cringe.
Quote examples
Nick Frost
English Actor
I think some people see me as being some kind of lovable, bumbling buffoon, and I'm actually quite mouthy and sharp, and that doesn't compute.
Quote examples
Sherman Alexie
American Writer
I was a controversial figure on my reservation when I was a kid. I was mouthy and opinionated and arrogant. Nothing has changed.
Quote examples
Sami Zayn
Canadian Athlete
The heel I want to be is real mouthy, which is fine, but I want to be a guy that can be taken seriously to win the world title.
Example 1 of 5
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