adjective

mouthy

Mouthy (adjective) means talking too much, especially in a loud or cheeky way. Example: “The referee warned the mouthy defender to calm down.”

adjective

Talking too much, especially in a loud or cheeky way.

"The referee warned the mouthy defender to calm down."

How to use mouthy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLoud-mouthed or cheeky in speech.

When to use it

Informal; usually mildly critical.

Common pairings

mouthy teenager get mouthy

mouthier comparative, mouthiest superlative

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The referee warned the _____ defender to calm down.

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What does “mouthy” mean?

The word “mouthy” means talking too much, especially in a loud or cheeky way. In plain terms, loud-mouthed or cheeky in speech.

How do you use “mouthy” in a sentence?

Here is “mouthy” used in a sentence: “The referee warned the mouthy defender to calm down.”

What part of speech is “mouthy”?

“Mouthy” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of mouthy?

"mouthy" (adjective) means talking too much, especially in a loud or cheeky way.