noun
mouthing
noun
1
Silently shaping words with the lips without making sound.
"She was mouthing the lyrics along with the song."
2
Empty or exaggerated talk with little real meaning.
"His speech was just more mouthing of the same old promises."
How to Use Mouthing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving the lips to form words silently, or talking without saying anything of substance.
Common pairings
mouthing the words
mouthing platitudes
Word Forms
mouthings plural
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She was _____ the lyrics along with the song.