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View usage for: (maʊθfʊl) Word forms: plural mouthfuls1. countable nounA mouthful of drink or food is the amount that you put or have in your mouth. She gulped down a mouthful of coffee. [+ of] Chew each mouthful fully before the next bite. 2. singular nounIf you describe a long word or phrase as a mouthful, you mean that it is difficult to say. [informal] It's called the Pan-Caribbean Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Project, whichis quite a mouthful. More Synonyms of mouthful mouthful in British English (ˈmaʊθˌfʊl) nounWord forms: plural -fuls1. as much as is held in the mouth at one time 2. a small quantity, as of food 3. a long word or phrase that is difficult to say 4. British informal an abusive response 5. informal, mainly US and Canadian an impressive remark (esp in the phrase say a mouthful) mouthful in American English (ˈmaʊθˌfʊl) nounWord forms: plural ˈmouthˌfuls1. as much as the mouth can hold 2. as much as is usually taken into the mouth at one time 3. a small amount, esp. of food 4. Informal a long word or group of words hard to say 5. Slang a pertinent, important, or correct remark chiefly in say a mouthful Examples of 'mouthful' in a sentencemouthful You will realise how much sugar is in one single mouthful and not want much more.If we tell her off we get a mouthful.After just a few mouthfuls of food you can feel completely full.This simple salad provides all five tastes in one delicious mouthful.The waiter stood waiting for me to take my first mouthful.He refuses to accept another mouthful until he is clear of the last.These provide a few small mouthfuls of sweetness.The first mouthful releases a sugary rush which almost puts my teeth on edge.He chewed a mouthful of meat and only held his gray eyes on her.Next take a good mouthful and let it sit in your mouth for a couple of seconds.You get a mouthful and when they put the flame thing near your face you whoosh it out. Eating it between mouthfuls of spicy chicken wings, it makes for a robust meal.When you do eat, take your time between mouthfuls and really think about what you are eating.I would feed her mouthfuls of food and wash her face with a damp cloth.Smart belts that tell you you're fat and bully you the minute you enjoy one mouthful too many?He scoffs at the idea that he watches his diet, and forks another mouthful of ravioli between those dazzling teeth.I got a mouthful of abuse.It's like eating an elephant: small mouthfuls moving slowly up.Grab one by the leaves, dunk it whole in butter, then dip it in salt and eat in one mouthful. In other languagesmouthful British English: mouthful NOUN A mouthful of drink or food is the amount that you put or have in your mouth. She gulped down a mouthful of coffee. - American English: mouthful
- Brazilian Portuguese: bocado
- Chinese: 一口 > 食物或饮料
- European Spanish: bocado
- French: bouchée
- German: Mundvoll
- Italian: boccata
- Japanese: 一口分
- Korean: 한 입 가득
- European Portuguese: bocado
- Latin American Spanish: bocado
Chinese translation of 'mouthful' n - (c) [of food]
一口 (yī kǒu) - (s) (inf, = word)
拗口的词(詞) (àokǒu de cí)
Definition the amount of food or drink put into the mouth at any one time when eating or drinking Could I try a mouthful of that? Synonyms little sample swallow sup spoonful forkful Additional synonymsDefinition a small piece, portion, or quantity a bit of cake Synonyms slice, segment, fragment, crumb, mouthful, small piece, morsel, chip, grain, speck, atom, miteDefinition a snack a bite to eat Synonyms snack, food, piece, taste, refreshment, mouthful, morsel, titbit, light meal Definition a small quantity of liquid I'll have a drop of that milk. Synonyms dash, shot (informal), spot, taste, trace, pinch, sip, tot, trickle, nip, dab, mouthful- mousy
- mouth
- mouth off
- mouthful
- mouthpiece
- movable
- move
Additional synonymsDefinition a small piece of something, esp. of food a delicious little morsel of meat Synonyms piece, bite, bit, slice, scrap, part, grain, taste, segment, fragment, fraction, snack, crumb, nibble, mouthful, tad (informal), titbit, soupçon Definition an amount sipped Tariq took a sip of water. Synonyms swallow, mouthful, swig, drop, taste, slurp, thimbleful |