spouting off
Talking without thinking
Spouting off is talking at length, typically in an opinionated or self-important way: He's always spouting off about politics.
The phrase suggests the speaker lacks expertise or hasn't been invited to share their views.
It can also mean losing one's temper verbally: She spouted off at the customer service rep.
- blurtingImpulsive verbal outburst
- rantingAngry, prolonged speech
- going offBeginning to decay
- sounding offExpressing views forcefully
- speakingOral expression of language
gushing · declaiming · venting · letting loose · outburst · preaching · holding forth · criticizing · talking smack · whining · snapping · pontificating · rambling · emoting · raging · flying off the handle · mouthing off · jabbering
spouting offkeeping quiet
Remaining silent
biting one's tongue · keeping mum · saying nothing · keeping one's mouth shut · zipping it
spouting offlistening
Attending to sound
paying attention · lending an ear · active listening · absorbing · taking in