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loose-tongued

[ loos-tuhngd ]

/ ˈlusˈtʌŋd /

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adjective

unrestrained or irresponsible in speech; given to gossiping.

Origin of loose-tongued

First recorded in 1640–50; loose + tongue + -ed³

Words nearby loose-tongued

loose-joint hinge, loose-jointed, loose-leaf, loose-limbed, loose-lipped, loose-tongued, loosebox, loosen, loosening of association, loosening of associations, loosestrife

Example sentences from the Web for loose-tongued

All good and loyal men, as loose-tongued as Memnon and as fickle as the North Star.

Rolling Stones |O. Henry
To him her face was its confutation, and he knew how loose-tongued is calumny; but still—!

Peg Woffington |Charles Reade
A cigarette-smoking, loose-tongued, kind-to-everybody creature of the stage!

The Eldest Son |Archibald Marshall
Charles was troubled when he heard the story of his loose-tongued guide.

Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) |Charles Morris

Now she turned her accusing glance on the loose-tongued girl.

The Maid of the Whispering Hills |Vingie E. Roe

British Dictionary definitions for loose-tongued

loose-tongued

adjective

careless or irresponsible in talking