adjective
mouthy
adjective
1
Talking too much, especially in a loud or cheeky way.
"The referee warned the mouthy defender to calm down."
How to Use Mouthy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoud-mouthed or cheeky in speech.
When to use it
Informal; usually mildly critical.
Common pairings
mouthy teenager
get mouthy
Word Forms
mouthier comparative, mouthiest superlative
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Etymology
From "mouth" plus "-y."