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

Someone who talks too much, too loudly, or too boastfully, often at the expense of other people's patience.

"Nobody wanted to sit near the loudmouth at the back of the bus."

How to use loudmouth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who talks too much or too loudly, often bragging or oversharing.

When to use it

Informal and mildly insulting.

Word forms

loudmouths plural

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Etymology

A compound of loud and mouth, first used to describe someone who talks too freely or brashly.

Synonyms

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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.