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sailor mouth

sailor mouth noun: a propensity to use vulgar language.

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.

Forms of sailor mouth

pluralsailor mouths
alternative formsailor's mouth

Questions about sailor mouth

What does sailor mouth mean?
Sailor mouth means a propensity to use vulgar language.
What part of speech is sailor mouth?
Sailor mouth is a noun.
What is the plural of sailor mouth?
The plural of sailor mouth is sailor mouths.

Words near sailor mouth in the dictionary

  1. sailor dive
  2. sailor dives
  3. sailor fuku
  4. sailor hat
  5. sailor hats
  6. sailor mouth
  7. sailor mouths
  8. sailor plant
  9. sailor plants
  10. sailor skirt
  11. sailor skirts

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