loudmouth

[ loud-mouth ]

noun

, plural loud·mouths [loud, -mou, th, z, -mouths].

1. a loudmouthed person.

loudmouth

/ ˈlaʊdˌmaʊðd; ˈlaʊdˌmaʊθ; -ˌmaʊθt /

noun

1. a person who brags or talks too loudly
2. a person who is gossipy or tactless

Derived Forms

• loudmouthed, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of loudmouth¹

First recorded in 1660–70; loud + mouth

Example Sentences

He began to jot notes on his newspaper and scorecard, observing with some annoyance the gamblers, loudmouths and fans from other teams around him.

From Washington Post

Being a loudmouth, camera-loving, wise-cracking New York Jew who made Chuck Schumer appear debonair was a good start.

From The Daily Beast

It's small, and lewd, and drinky--and the loudmouth guy from math class is up at the podium.

From The Daily Beast

Benjamin Sarlin on Alan Grayson—yes, that loudmouth on health care—the freshman congressman who's leading the charge.

From The Daily Beast

Yes, this famous big deal loudmouth activist apologizes to you, and to Jonathan.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• boisterous
• cacophonous
• clamorous
• rambunctious
• riotous
• rowdy
• strident
• vociferous