noun
bigmouth
Bigmouth (noun) means someone who talks too much or blurts out things that should have been kept private. Example: “Don't tell Dave the news — he's a total bigmouth.”
noun
1
Someone who talks too much or blurts out things that should have been kept private.
"Don't tell Dave the news — he's a total bigmouth."
"She got a reputation as the office bigmouth after leaking the merger plans."
adj
1
Describing an animal or fish with an unusually large mouth.
"The bigmouth bass is a popular target for anglers."
How to use bigmouth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who talks too much, especially about things that should stay secret.
When to use it
Informal — fine in casual speech, but avoid it in formal writing.
Common pairings
a total bigmouth
bigmouth bass
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Word forms
- Plural
- bigmouths
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of big and mouth, used since the 19th century for someone who can't keep quiet.
Class of 1800
bigmouth joined the language around 1800.
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Rhymes for bigmouth
south
mouth
youth
uncouth
vermouth
badmouth
Plymouth
Falmouth
loudmouth
Dartmouth
Portsmouth
Bournemouth
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bigmouth” mean?
The word “bigmouth” means someone who talks too much or blurts out things that should have been kept private. In plain terms, a person who talks too much, especially about things that should stay secret.
How do you use “bigmouth” in a sentence?
Here is “bigmouth” used in a sentence: “Don't tell Dave the news — he's a total bigmouth.”
What part of speech is “bigmouth”?
Depending on how it is used, “bigmouth” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “bigmouth” come from?
The word “bigmouth” dates back to around 1800. A straightforward combination of big and mouth, used since the 19th century for someone who can't keep quiet.
How many meanings does “bigmouth” have?
“Bigmouth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who talks too much or blurts out things that should have been kept private.
