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mouthful
noun mouth·ful \ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l\
: as much as a mouth will hold
: a word, name, or phrase that is very long or difficult to say
: something said that has a lot of meaning or importance
Full Definition of MOUTHFUL
1
a : as much as a mouth will hold b : the quantity usually taken into the mouth at one time
2
: a small quantity
3
a : a very long word or phrase b : a comment or a statement rich in meaning or substance
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First Known Use of MOUTHFUL
15th century
Rhymes with MOUTHFUL
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MOUTHFUL Defined for Kids
mouthful
noun mouth·ful \ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l\
Definition of MOUTHFUL for Kids
1
: as much as the mouth will hold <a mouthful of water>
2
: the amount put into the mouth at one time <Dr. Ziemer was chewing a mouthful of his sandwich … — Oliver Butterworth, The Enormous Egg> <Take another mouthful.>
3
: a word or phrase that is very long or difficult to say
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