Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mouth-off
verb (phrasal)
/maʊθ ɔf/
Definition
To speak incessantly or talk back, often in a rude or disrespectful manner.
Examples
- He always mouths off during meetings, which annoys the boss.
- Stop mouthing off and start listening to the instructions.
- She mouthed off to the teacher and got sent to the principal’s office.
Meaning
When someone mouths off, they express their thoughts or complaints loudly and without care for how it might affect others. It is often used in a negative context to indicate that the person is being overly vocal or disrespectful.
Synonyms
- talk back
- rant
- bluster
- complain
