Meaning of the word mouthy in English

What does mouthy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mouthy

US /ˈmaʊ.ði/
UK /ˈmaʊ.ði/
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Adjective

1.

given to using many long or pretentious words

Example:
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He's a bit mouthy, always using big words to impress people.
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Her mouthy response only made the situation worse.
2.

inclined to speak boldly or rudely

Example:
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The child was very mouthy to his parents, which was unacceptable.
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She gave a mouthy retort to the teacher.