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单词 mouth off
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mouth off


mouththe human mouth and its contiguous structuresA. hard palateB. lipsC. teethD. salivary glandsE. tracheaF. esophagusG. soft palateH. tongue

mouth

M0452800 (mouth)n. pl. mouths (mouthz) 1. a. The body opening through which an animal takes in food.b. The cavity lying at the upper end of the digestive tract, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in humans and certain other vertebrates the tongue, gums, and teeth.c. This cavity regarded as the source of sounds and speech.d. The opening to any cavity or canal in an organ or a bodily part.2. a. The part of the lips visible on the human face.b. A pout, grimace, or similar expression: made a mouth when the teacher turned away.3. a. A person viewed as a consumer of food: has three mouths to feed at home.b. A spokesperson; a mouthpiece: acts as the mouth of the organization.4. a. Utterance; voice: gave mouth to her doubts.b. A tendency to talk excessively or unwisely: is known mainly for his mouth.c. Impudent or vulgar talk: Watch your mouth.5. An opening, especially: a. The part of a stream or river that empties into a larger body of water.b. The entrance to a harbor, canyon, valley, or cave.c. The opening through which a container is filled or emptied.d. The muzzle of a gun.e. The opening between the jaws of a vise or other holding or gripping tool.f. An opening in the pipe of an organ.g. The opening in the mouthpiece of a flute across which the player blows.v. (mouth) mouthed, mouth·ing, mouths v.tr.1. To speak or pronounce, especially:a. To declare in a pompous manner; declaim: mouthing his opinions of the candidates.b. To utter without conviction or understanding: mouthing empty compliments.c. To form soundlessly: I mouthed the words as the others sang.2. To take in or touch with the mouth: Small children tend to mouth their toys.v.intr.1. To orate affectedly; declaim.2. To grimace.Phrasal Verb: mouth off Slang 1. To express one's opinions or complaints in a loud, indiscreet manner.2. To speak impudently; talk back.Idiom: down in/at the mouth Discouraged; sad; dejected.
[Middle English, from Old English mūth; see men- in Indo-European roots.]

mouth off

vb (intr, adv) informal Brit to give an opinion or speak emotionally, often without much care or consideration
Thesaurus
Verb1.mouth off - talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory mannerjabber, rabbit on, rant, rave, spoutmouth, speak, talk, verbalise, verbalize, utter - express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"

mouth off


mouth off

1. To speak without discretion; to speak too loudly or freely, especially about sensitive topics or information. We would have gotten away with our plan if your dumb cousin hadn't started mouthing off all over town.2. To make disrespectful comments; to sass someone. You're going to get detention again if you keep mouthing off to your teacher.See also: mouth, off

mouth off

to speak out of turn; to backtalk. If you mouth off, I will ground you for three weeks. Don't mouth off at me, buster!See also: mouth, off

mouth off

1. Complain or express one's opinions loudly and indiscreetly, as in She was always mouthing off about the other members. [Slang; 1960s] 2. Speak impudently, talk back, as in He got in trouble by mouthing off to his teacher. [Slang; 1960s] See also: mouth, off

mouth off

v. Slang To express one's opinions or complaints in a loud, indiscreet manner: Quit mouthing off about what you think is wrong, and go do something about it! Don't mouth off to your parents like that!See also: mouth, off

mouth off

in. to give (someone) back talk. If you mouth off, I will ground you for three weeks. See also: mouth, off
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mouth off


  • verb

Synonyms for mouth off

verb talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

Synonyms

  • jabber
  • rabbit on
  • rant
  • rave
  • spout

Related Words

  • mouth
  • speak
  • talk
  • verbalise
  • verbalize
  • utter
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