noun
mouthing
Mouthing (noun) means Silently shaping words with the lips without making sound. Example: “She was mouthing the lyrics along with the song.”
noun
1
Silently shaping words with the lips without making sound.
"She was mouthing the lyrics along with the song."
2
Empty or exaggerated talk with little real meaning.
"His speech was just more mouthing of the same old promises."
How to use mouthing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving the lips to form words silently, or talking without saying anything of substance.
Common pairings
mouthing the words
mouthing platitudes
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mouthing” mean?
The word “mouthing” means silently shaping words with the lips without making sound. In plain terms, moving the lips to form words silently, or talking without saying anything of substance.
How do you use “mouthing” in a sentence?
Here is “mouthing” used in a sentence: “She was mouthing the lyrics along with the song.”
What part of speech is “mouthing”?
“Mouthing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mouthing” have?
“Mouthing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: silently shaping words with the lips without making sound.
