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sailor mouths

sailor mouths is the plural 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 mouths

What is sailor mouths the plural of?
Sailor mouths is the plural of sailor mouth.

Words near sailor mouths in the dictionary

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

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