mouth
/maʊθ/
verb
- To form words with the lips without making sound; to say something silently.
- She mouthed the words 'I love you' from across the room.
- The actor mouthed along to the recorded song during the performance.
- He mouthed a warning to his friend as the teacher walked by.
- To say something insincerely or without understanding, often by repeating words mechanically.
- He mouthed the lyrics to a song he had never heard before.
- She just mouthed the company slogan without any real conviction.
- The politician mouthed the usual promises about education reform.
noun
- The opening in the face through which a person or animal eats, drinks, speaks, and breathes.
- Open your mouth wide so the dentist can see your teeth.
- He covered his mouth when he coughed.
- The baby put everything she found into her mouth.
- The opening or entrance of something, such as a cave, bottle, or river.
- She poured the juice directly from the mouth of the bottle.
- We sailed into the mouth of the river at sunset.
- The mouth of the cave was hidden behind a waterfall.
- A person's capacity for speaking or expressing opinions, especially in a bold or rude way.
- Don't give me any mouth; just do your homework.
- That kid has a big mouth — he told everyone my secret.
- She's always got a mouth on her, but she means well.