Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊðɪŋ/
noun A person's lips or the opening of a container that can be used for drinking or pouring
A1 She was caught mouthing the lyrics to the song during the concert.
A2 The toddler was happily mouthing his favorite toy.
B1 The teacher noticed the student mouthing the answers to the test questions.
B2 The actress was mouthing her lines while waiting for her cue on stage.
C1 The politician was caught on camera mouthing insults at his opponent.
C2 The expert lip reader was able to decipher what the suspect was mouthing in the security footage.
verb The action of forming words with the lips without making any sound
A1 The baby was mouthing his favorite toy.
A2 She was caught mouthing the words to the song during the concert.
B1 The teacher noticed the student mouthing the answers during the test.
B2 The actress was skilled at mouthing her lines convincingly on stage.
C1 The politician was caught on camera mouthing profanities during a heated debate.
C2 The expert lip reader was able to decipher what the suspect was mouthing in the security footage.
formal The teacher noticed the student mouthing the words as she read the passage aloud.
informal I caught my little brother mouthing along to his favorite song in his room.
slang Stop mouthing off and just do your homework already!
figurative She was mouthing empty promises, but I knew not to trust her words.
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