Flapmouthed

/ˈflæpmaʊðd/ adjective

Definition

Having a large mouth that moves freely when talking; talkative or loudmouthed; prone to gossip or reveal secrets.

Etymology

Compound of flap (suggesting loose, uncontrolled movement) and mouthed (having a mouth), creating a descriptive term for someone with a mouth that won't stop moving.

Kelly Says

Flapmouthed joins a family of mouth-based insults—loudmouth, bigmouth, smartmouth—all describing people whose mouths don't stay shut, showing how universal this human complaint is across centuries.

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Gender History

Similar to 'flannelmouthed,' this term carries historical gendered dismissal of volubility; applied more often as critique of women's speech than men's in period usage.

Inclusive Usage

Avoid as personal characterization; use neutral descriptors for communication patterns instead.

Inclusive Alternatives

["talkative","verbose","outspoken"]

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