mouth·y

[mou-thee, -thee]
adjective, mouth·i·er, mouth·i·est.
garrulous, often in a bombastic manner.

Origin:
1580–90; mouth + -y1

mouth·i·ly, adverb
mouth·i·ness, noun
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mouthy (ˈmaʊðɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , mouthier, mouthiest
bombastic; excessively talkative

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Mouthy is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
Example sentences
The wet, mouthy odor of water, river-grit spangling ankles.
He wasn't mouthy, but knew that the catcher ran the team and that he would have to earn the respect that came with the position.
He was mouthy and obnoxious, but did nothing beyond expressing his displeasure at a perceived injustice.
Usually, a fun loving animal but has always been a bit mouthy.
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