adjective
- having a mouth of a specified kind
Usage: usually used in combination
verb
- past tense and past participle of mouth: to speak or pronounce words
- past tense and past participle of mouth: to move the lips as if speaking without making sound
Examples
- The wide-mouthed jar was perfect for storing cookies.
- She was described as a foul-mouthed character in the play.
- He mouthed the words to the song during the performance.
- The actor mouthed his lines silently during rehearsal.
- The narrow-mouthed bottle made pouring difficult.
- She mouthed ‘thank you’ across the crowded room.
- The big-mouthed bass was caught near the dock.