Mouth off

verb

To speak loudly, often in an impolite or rude manner, typically expressing criticism or displeasure.

He got into trouble for mouthing off to his teacher.
Visual representation of "mouth off" - To speak loudly, often in an impolite or rude manner, typically expressing criticism or displeasure.

Often appears as...

  • mouth off to someone
  • mouth off about something

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

verb

To express opinions or complaints in a loud, annoying way.

If you mouth off in a meeting, you're likely to upset people.
Visual representation of "mouth off" - To express opinions or complaints in a loud, annoying way.

Often appears as...

  • mouth off at work
  • mouth off in a meeting

Usage tips

Colloquial, Disapproving

verb

To speak loudly, often in an impolite or rude manner, typically expressing criticism or displeasure.

He got into trouble for mouthing off to his teacher.
Visual representation of "mouth off" - To speak loudly, often in an impolite or rude manner, typically expressing criticism or displeasure.

Often appears as...

  • mouth off to someone
  • mouth off about something

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

verb

To express opinions or complaints in a loud, annoying way.

If you mouth off in a meeting, you're likely to upset people.
Visual representation of "mouth off" - To express opinions or complaints in a loud, annoying way.

Often appears as...

  • mouth off at work
  • mouth off in a meeting

Usage tips

Colloquial, Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "mouth off"
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Informal Usage

Used in casual settings among friends, but can be disrespectful in formal situations.

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He had no right to mouth off at the party like that.
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Negative Emotion

Often shows the speaker is annoyed or has strong negative feelings.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Stop mouthing off about the new policy; nobody likes it.
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Avoid in Professionalism

Not recommended in workplaces or professional environments as it's seen as unprofessional.

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Mouthing off to the boss could cost you your job.
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Informal Usage

Used in casual settings among friends, but can be disrespectful in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Usage
He had no right to mouth off at the party like that.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Emotion

Often shows the speaker is annoyed or has strong negative feelings.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Stop mouthing off about the new policy; nobody likes it.
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Avoid in Professionalism

Not recommended in workplaces or professional environments as it's seen as unprofessional.

Illustration for Avoid in Professionalism
Mouthing off to the boss could cost you your job.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Usage

Used in casual settings among friends, but can be disrespectful in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Usage
He had no right to mouth off at the party like that.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Emotion

Often shows the speaker is annoyed or has strong negative feelings.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Stop mouthing off about the new policy; nobody likes it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid in Professionalism

Not recommended in workplaces or professional environments as it's seen as unprofessional.

Illustration for Avoid in Professionalism
Mouthing off to the boss could cost you your job.
Visual representation of the word "Mouth off"

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