mouthiness
Talking back habit
Mouthiness describes the quality of being mouthy—talking back, being argumentative, or speaking with more boldness than the situation warrants.
It often characterizes children or subordinates who challenge authority figures with sass or impudence.
The teacher noted his increasing mouthiness during class discussions.
The term can also describe excessive or unwelcome talkativeness generally.
Impertinent verbal attitude
- backtalkInsolent verbal response
- cheekinessLighthearted disrespect
- impertinenceRude disregard for propriety
- impudenceShameless boldness toward superiors
lip · attitude · disrespect · rudeness · snarkiness · flippancy · irreverence · sarcasm
One who talks incessantly
- blabbermouthOne who reveals secrets
- windbagOne who prattles endlessly
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- gabbyInclined to chatter
chatty · talkative · garrulous · loquacious · voluble · prattle · babble · jabber
Having bark-derived acids
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- boldCourageous and daring
- full-bodiedIntense, complete flavor
- robustStrong and durable
structured · chewy · grippy · dry · puckering · oaky · palate · finish
sass
Impertinent verbal attitude
- backtalkInsolent verbal response
- cheekinessLighthearted disrespect
- impertinenceRude disregard for propriety
impudence · lip · attitude · disrespect · rudeness · snarkiness · flippancy · irreverence · sarcasm · defiance
chatterbox
One who talks incessantly
- blabbermouthOne who reveals secrets
- windbagOne who prattles endlessly
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
gabby · chatty · talkative · garrulous · loquacious · voluble · prattle · babble · jabber · yak
tannic
Having bark-derived acids
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- boldCourageous and daring
- full-bodiedIntense, complete flavor
robust · structured · chewy · grippy · dry · puckering · oaky · palate · finish · tannins
mouthinesssilence
Total lack of sound
quietness · taciturnity · reticence · muteness · reserve
mouthinessdeference
Yielding to another's judgment
respectfulness · submissiveness · meekness · obedience · docility
mouth, mouthful, mouthpiece, mouthed, mouthing, mouthwash, mouthy, mouthfuls, mouthpieces