spouts off
Talks without thinking
To spout off is to talk at length in an opinionated or self-important way, often without much knowledge behind the words: He's always spouting off about politics.
The phrase suggests bluster—someone who speaks confidently but perhaps shouldn't.
Related to how a spout releases liquid in a forceful stream.
- raveEnthusiastic praise or nightlong dance
- rantAngry prolonged outburst
- on a tearPerforming exceptionally well lately
- slamForceful impact or closure
- harangueAggressive lengthy scolding
pontificate · hot take · interrupting · bluster · fool · arrogant · declaim · jabber · tirade · blows up · bloviating · impulsive · mouthy · loud mouth · babble · frustration · dominating · ramble
verbal restraint
spouts offbites one's tongue
Deliberately withholds a remark
keeps mum · clams up · zips it · holds back · shuts up