loose-lipped

Can't keep quiet

Loose-lipped means tending to reveal secrets or speak indiscreetly.

Someone who is loose-lipped can't keep confidential information to themselves: Don't tell him anything—he's loose-lipped.

The image is of lips that don't stay firmly closed, letting words slip out that should stay in.

gossip

blabbermouth

One who reveals secrets

scandalmonger · yenta · talebearer · chatterbox · gabber · busybody · snitch · squealer · informant · leaker

talkative

garrulous

Tediously long-winded

gabby · mouthy · verbose · effusive · forthcoming · unreserved · expansive · vocal · jabbering · prattling

indiscreet

unguarded

Without protection or caution

impolitic · indelicate · unwise · careless · reckless · revealing · compromising · leaky · oversharing · unfiltered

Opposites
discretion in speech

loose-lippedtight-lipped

Unwilling to divulge

discreet · secretive · close-mouthed · guarded · confidential

verbal expressiveness

loose-lippedtaciturn

Habitually uncommunicative

reserved · uncommunicative · silent · quiet · laconic

verbal restraint/control

loose-lippedtight-lipped

Unwilling to divulge

taciturn · reserved · restrained · measured · cautious

Family

loose, loosen, loosened, loosening, tight-lipped, lippy, lipped, unloose, looser

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G