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Mouthing

To speak; to utter.

📖 Definitions of "Mouthing"

verb
  1. 1

    To speak; to utter.

    "He mouthed his opinions on the subject at the meeting."

  2. 2

    To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.

    "The prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them."

  3. 3

    To utter with a voice that is overly loud or swelling.

  4. 4

    To pick up or handle with the lips or mouth, but not chew or swallow.

    "The fish mouthed the lure, but didn't bite."

noun
  1. 1

    The act of forming a shape with the mouth, especially as part of sign language.

  2. 2

    Ranting; passionate speech devoid of meaning.

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