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sailor's mouth

sailor's mouth is the alternative form of sailor mouth.

Meaning of sailor mouth

Noun

sailor mouth (plural sailor mouths)

  1. (figuratively) A propensity to use vulgar language.
    • Often people who curse a lot are deemed having 'sailor mouths' because of their inability to avoid the crude language. But this also could be a sign people are 'genuine' and 'trustworthy' based on their choice of language and when they use it.2019 April 4, DailyMail.com reporter, “What the f***? People who curse are likely to be better FRIENDS to others - because they tend to be more genuine and trustworthy than those who don't”, in Daily...
  2. (figuratively) A person who uses vulgar language often.

Questions about sailor's mouth

What is sailor's mouth the alternative form of?
Sailor's mouth is the alternative form of sailor mouth.

Words near sailor's mouth in the dictionary

  1. sailor's eyeball
  2. sailor's eyeballs
  3. sailor's hitch
  4. sailor's hitches
  5. sailor's housewife
  6. sailor's mouth
  7. sailor's tobacco
  8. sailor's-choice
  9. sailor-proof
  10. sailoress
  11. sailoresses

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