hard-mouthed
/ˌhɑːdˈmaʊðd/ /ˌhɑːdˈmaʊθt/adjective
1Of a horse: not easily controlled with the bit or reins. Also in extended use, of a boat: difficult to steer or manoeuvre.
2 Figurative. Wilful, headstrong; obstinate. Now somewhat rare.
- Originally as part of an extended metaphor..
3Harsh or uncouth in speech or language; foul-mouthed.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Cooper (c1517–1594), theologian and bishop of Winchester. From hard + mouthed.
- playtest
- playtesting
- play-the-ball
- play the devil with
- play the field
- play the game
- play the giddy goat
- play the market
- play the percentages (or the percentage game)
- play therapist
- play therapy
- plaything
- playtime
- play to the gallery
- play truant
- play up
- play up to
- playway
- play-white
- play with fire
- play with oneself
- playwork
- playworker
- play world
- playwright