bigmouthed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Unwisely talking too much: Describes a person who speaks excessively, often without thinking, revealing secrets, or boasting in an annoying or indiscreet manner.
Usage
- Used to characterize someone as indiscreet, boastful, or prone to revealing information that should be kept private.
- Often carries a negative connotation, implying foolishness or a lack of judgment in communication.
- Typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).
Examples
- Attributive use:
- I can't tell my bigmouthed brother any secrets; he tells everyone.
- The bigmouthed politician revealed the plan before the official announcement.
- Predicative use:
- She is so bigmouthed that she announced her own surprise party.
- Don't be bigmouthed about the company's financial problems.
Advanced Usage
- The term is informal and can be considered mildly insulting. It is more common in spoken English than in formal writing.
- It can be used humorously among friends but is often critical.
Variants and Related Words
- Bigmouth (noun): A person who is bigmouthed.
- He's such a bigmouth; he can't keep a secret.
- Loudmouthed (adjective): Similar to "bigmouthed," but often emphasizes being noisy, boastful, or opinionated in an offensive way.
- The loudmouthed fan was ejected from the stadium.
Synonyms
- Garrulous: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
- Indiscreet: Having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private.
- Blabbermouthed: Prone to talking indiscreetly; a chatterbox.
Antonyms
- Discreet: Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
- Taciturn: Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
- Reticent: Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
Adjective
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unwisely talking too much
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