noun

bigmouth

noun

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

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 notes

In 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

bigmouths plural

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Don't tell Dave the news — he's a total _____.

A straightforward combination of big and mouth, used since the 19th century for someone who can't keep quiet.

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