noun
loudmouth
LOWD-mowth
Loudmouth (noun) means someone who talks too much, too loudly, or too boastfully, often at the expense of other people's patience. Example: “Nobody wanted to sit near the loudmouth at the back of the bus.”
noun
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Someone who talks too much, too loudly, or too boastfully, often at the expense of other people's patience.
"I hear every word spoken by the loudmouth in the next office."
"Nobody wanted to sit near the loudmouth at the back of the bus."
How to use loudmouth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who talks too much or too loudly, often bragging or oversharing.
When to use it
Informal and mildly insulting.
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Word forms
- Plural
- loudmouths
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Etymology
A compound of loud and mouth, first used to describe someone who talks too freely or brashly.
Related words
Rhymes for loudmouth
south
mouth
youth
uncouth
vermouth
badmouth
Plymouth
Falmouth
bigmouth
Dartmouth
Portsmouth
Bournemouth
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Frequently asked questions
What does “loudmouth” mean?
The word “loudmouth” means someone who talks too much, too loudly, or too boastfully, often at the expense of other people's patience. In plain terms, a person who talks too much or too loudly, often bragging or oversharing.
How do you pronounce “loudmouth”?
“Loudmouth” is pronounced LOWD-mowth (/ˈlaʊdˌmaʊθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “loudmouth” in a sentence?
Here is “loudmouth” used in a sentence: “Nobody wanted to sit near the loudmouth at the back of the bus.”
What part of speech is “loudmouth”?
“Loudmouth” is a noun.
