Cool MateMeaning of Mouthed off
To speak angrily or disrespectfully, often without thinking.
In simple words: To speak loudly or disrespectfully.
Mouthed off in a sentence
- He really mouthed off at the teacher during class.
- She mouthed off to her boss and got reprimanded.
- You shouldn't mouth off to your parents like that.
- He tends to mouth off when he’s angry.
- They mouthed off to the officials about the unfair rules.
How to use Mouthed off
Often used in informal contexts, typically when someone is being rude or confrontational. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
mouthed off + (to someone)
Memory hint
Imagine someone talking back with their mouth wide open, like a fish out of water.
Related words
Collocations with Mouthed off
- mouthed off to someone
- mouthed off in class
- mouthed off at work
- mouthed off during the meeting
- mouthed off about the competition
Synonyms for Mouthed off
- talked back
- spoke disrespectfully
- yelled
- vented
- berated
Common mistakes with Mouthed off
- Confusing 'mouthed off' with 'mouthed' – not every loud comment is being rude.
- Using it in formal contexts – it's informal language.
- Mixing up the order – should be 'mouthed off' not 'off mouthed.'
Mouthed off appears in
Mouthed off in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تكلم بوقاحة
أن تتكلم بصوت عالٍ أو بقلة احترام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মুখ ঝামটা দেওয়া
জোরে বা অসম্মানজনকভাবে কথা বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Vetterleswirtschaft
Laut oder respektlos reden.
- SpanishEspañol
Soltar barbaridades
Hablar en voz alta o con falta de respeto.
- Persianفارسی
بیاحترامی کردن، پرخاش کردن
بلند و بیاحترامی صحبت کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Mouthed off
Parler fort ou avec manque de respect.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बदतमीज़ी से बात करना
ज़ोर से या अनादरपूर्वक बोलना।
- ItalianItaliano
Parlare a vanvera, Sputare sentenze
Parlare ad alta voce o in modo irrispettoso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Falar demais, falar alto e desrespeitosamente
Falar alto ou desrespeitosamente.
- RussianРусский
Хамить, дерзить
Говорить громко или неуважительно.
- Urduاردو
بددهنی کرنا، بدتمیزی سے بات کرنا
اونچی آواز میں یا بے ادبی سے بات کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
顶嘴, 冒犯
大声或不尊重地说话。
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Frequently asked questions about Mouthed off
What does Mouthed off mean?
To speak loudly or disrespectfully.
What is the definition of Mouthed off?
To speak angrily or disrespectfully, often without thinking.
How do you use Mouthed off in a sentence?
He really mouthed off at the teacher during class.
Can you give another example of Mouthed off?
She mouthed off to her boss and got reprimanded.
What are synonyms for Mouthed off?
Common alternatives include talked back, spoke disrespectfully, yelled, vented, berated.
What words go with Mouthed off?
It commonly pairs with mouthed off to someone, mouthed off in class, mouthed off at work, mouthed off during the meeting, mouthed off about the competition.
What are common mistakes when using Mouthed off?
Confusing 'mouthed off' with 'mouthed' – not every loud comment is being rude. Using it in formal contexts – it's informal language. Mixing up the order – should be 'mouthed off' not 'off mouthed.'
How do you pronounce Mouthed off?
US: //maʊθd ɔf//, UK: //maʊtʃt ɒf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Mouthed off formal or informal?
"Mouthed off" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Mouthed off?
Often used in informal contexts, typically when someone is being rude or confrontational. Avoid in formal writing.