Talking too much or being rude and disrespectful with words; someone who speaks boldly or rudely without thinking.
From 'mouth' plus the suffix '-y,' creating an adjective meaning 'full of mouth' or characterized by excessive talking. This informal word emerged in 20th-century English to describe people who were talkative or lippy.
Being 'mouthy' is seen as negative in English, but it reveals how different cultures value silence versus speech—in some cultures, being quiet shows respect, while in others, speaking up shows confidence and intelligence!
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