Definition

1. Noun:
   • Eloquence; way with words; glibness: Refers to a person's skill, style, or manner of speaking, often implying they are articulate, persuasive, or very talkative. It can have a neutral, positive, or slightly negative connotation depending on context, suggesting smooth-talking or slickness.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy có miệng lưỡi khá. (He has a good way with words / He is quite eloquent.)
  • Đừng nghe theo miệng lưỡi của hắn. (Don't be taken in by his glib talk.)
  • Cô ấy miệng lưỡi liến thoắng. (She is very talkative / She has a motor mouth.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries an implied judgment about the speaker's intent or sincerity. It can praise effective communication or criticize manipulative or excessively smooth talk.

Variants and Related Words

• Lém lỉnh (adj): This adjective is often used to describe someone who is "miệng lưỡi," meaning sharp, quick-witted, or glib in speech.
  • Cậu bé ăn nói lém lỉnh. (The boy speaks in a quick-witted/glib manner.)

Synonyms

• Eloquence: Fluent or persuasive speaking.
• Glibness: The quality of being fluent but insincere or shallow.
• Volubility: The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

Related Idioms

• Miệng lưỡi ra trò: An idiomatic expression emphasizing someone is exceptionally talkative or has a remarkable (often noisy or non-stop) way of speaking.
  • Cô ấy thì miệng lưỡi ra trò! (She is incredibly talkative! / She certainly has a motor mouth!)

1. to be very talkative