bigmouth

Can't keep secrets

A bigmouth is someone who talks too much, especially revealing secrets or speaking boastfully.

The word implies indiscretion—a bigmouth can't keep confidences: Don't tell her anything; she's a bigmouth.

As an adjective, bigmouthed describes loud, indiscreet, or boastful behavior: his bigmouthed bragging.

boaster

braggart

One who flaunts achievements

grandstander · egotist · windbag · self-promoter · exaggerator · blowhard · narcissist · cocky · boastful · vainglorious

gossiper

tattletale

One who informs on others

talebearer · chatterbox · busybody · yenta · meddler · scandalmonger · spiller · revealer · telltale · indiscreet

informant

snitch

One who tells authorities

  • ratRodent or informer
  • finkContemptible informer
  • squealerOne who betrays secrets

narc · informer · tipster · whistleblower · leaker · canary · betrayer · stool pigeon · turncoat · double-crosser

loudness

booming

Experiencing rapid growth

raucous · deafening · clamorous · strident · blaring · brash · obnoxious · disruptive · intrusive · overbearing

Categories
Opposites
discretion and verbal restraint

bigmouthtight-lipped

Unwilling to divulge

discreet · secretive · closemouthed · close-mouthed · confidant

volume and assertiveness of speech

bigmouthwallflower

Shy person avoiding socializing

shrinking violet · quiet type · introvert · mouse · listener

Family

bigmouthed, bigmouths

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G