mouthing

[ mou-thing ]

noun

1. the action of speaking in a meaningless, bombastic, or hypocritical manner.
2. an instance of this.

Example Sentences

"Oh no," he added, before silently mouthing the word into the microphone.

From Salon

They are silently mouthing prayers, and ask not to be interrupted.

From BBC

Today, that means he is dancing in a suit and mouthing the lyrics “I pay attention to things that most people ignore,” a line from a song by pop star Olivia Rodrigo.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump will hold a rally on Saturday on the same grounds where he was shot in the ear, before defiantly raising his fist and mouthing “Fight!’

From BBC

Even in a wounded state, former President Trump struck a pugilistic profile mouthing what appeared to be the word “fight!”

From Salon