long-tongued

[ lawng-tuhngd, long- ]

adjective

1. talking too much or too openly, especially of private or confidential matters; chattering; gossipy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-tongued¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

Explaining what the newly published results mean he says, "Even if bumblebee-dependent plants successfully engage substitute pollinators amidst the global decline of long-tongued bumblebees, the maintenance of plants' species boundaries could be compromised due to the sharing of pollinators via hybrid formation."

From Science Daily

Medellín was certain as soon as he saw it: It’s a long-tongued bat, distinguishable by the elongated tip of its nose.

From Seattle Times

But it’s not clear whether the long-tongued bat has begun re-colonizing Mexico City, or whether the city is just a seasonal island the bats are visiting now when its favorite plants are in bloom.

From Seattle Times

The protected Mexican long-tongued bat was first sighted this year in an even more unlikely location: a zoo at the Chapultepec park in the city’s center.

From Seattle Times

The protected Mexican long-tongued bat was first sighted this year in an even more unlikely location: a zoo at the Chapultepec park in the city’s center.

From Washington Times