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foulmouthed

American  
[foul-mouthd, -moutht] / ˈfaʊlˈmaʊðd, -ˈmaʊθt /

adjective

  1. using obscene, profane, or scurrilous language; given to filthy or abusive speech.


Etymology

Origin of foulmouthed

First recorded in 1590–1600; foul + mouth + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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As Paramount struggles to complete a key merger, the company is in the midst of a protracted negotiation to extend one of its biggest and most important franchises: the long-running foulmouthed cartoon “South Park.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

Lil Tay, a young social media star who went viral for her foulmouthed videos, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

Brace yourself, Blink-182 fans: The foulmouthed pop-punk icons are back.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2022

Joshua Holden was part of the national tour for “Avenue Q,” but you won’t encounter any foulmouthed puppets in this production.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2017

He looked around to see a gaggle of first years running back around the corner, apparently under the impression that they had just encountered a particularly foulmouthed ghost.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling