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poor–mouth
verb \ˈpu̇r-ˌmau̇th, ˈpȯr-, -ˌmau̇th\
Definition of POOR-MOUTH
intransitive verb
: to plead poverty as a defense or excuse
transitive verb
: to speak disparagingly of
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First Known Use of POOR-MOUTH
1964
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