26984 words

mouthing

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
present participle of
2
to form words with the lips without making any sound:

Examples:

It looks to me as if the singers are only mouthing the words .
[ + speech ] "Can we go?" mouthed Mary.
3
to say something in a way that is not sincere:

Examples:

I don't want to stand here listening to you mouthing apologies.

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