loudmouthed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Given to loud, indiscreet, or offensive speech: "loudmouthed" describes a person who habitually speaks in a very loud, boastful, or tactless manner, often causing annoyance or embarrassment.
- Characterized by excessive or aggressive talk: Used to describe someone who talks too much, especially in a way that is blunt, rude, or lacking in subtlety.
Usage Examples
- (He speaks loudly and offensively without considering others' opinions.)
- (Her tactless and loud remarks caused offense.)
- (The fan spoke in a loud, aggressive, and inappropriate way.)
Advanced Usage
"loudmouthed braggart": a person who boasts excessively and loudly.
- The loudmouthed braggart claimed he could solve all the problems alone. (He spoke arrogantly and loudly about his abilities.)
"loudmouthed and obnoxious": used to emphasize the unpleasant nature of someone's speech.
- His loudmouthed and obnoxious behaviour made him unwelcome at parties. (His loud, rude talk was socially unacceptable.)
Variants and Related Words
Loudmouth (noun): a person who talks too much or too loudly, often in a rude way.
- The loudmouth in the back row wouldn't stop talking during the lecture. (The person who talks excessively and loudly.)
Loudmouthedly (adverb): in a loudmouthed manner.
- He spoke loudmouthedly, interrupting everyone. (He spoke in a loud, tactless way.)
Synonyms
- Blustering: speaking in a loud, aggressive, or boastful way.
- Obstreperous: noisy and difficult to control, often in speech.
- Vociferous: expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.
- Brash: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
Related Idioms
"Big mouth": a person who talks too much or reveals secrets.
- Don't tell him any secrets; he has a big mouth. (He is a loudmouthed person who cannot keep quiet.)
"Loud and clear": used to emphasize that something is communicated very clearly and loudly.
- His message came through loud and clear, but he was too loudmouthed. (He spoke clearly but in an offensive way.)