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mouthing

UK
/ˈmaʊðɪŋ/
US
/ˈmaʊðɪŋ/

Translations

mouthinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmaʊðɪŋ/
US
/ˈmaʊðɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is mouthing words or objects.
Synonyms
wordless
articulating silently
silently mouthing
pretending to say
insincerely uttering
mimed
miming
lip-syncing
lip-synced
silent
mouthingnoun
mouthings
pl
The actor's clear mouthing of words made the play easy to understand.
Четкая артикуляция слов актером сделала пьесу легкой для понимания.
The baby's constant mouthing of toys is a normal part of development.
Постоянное жевание игрушек младенцем является нормальной частью развития.
Additional translations
гримаса
проговаривание
Synonyms
gesturing
silent speech
lip movement
signing
mouthverb

mouthing

Gerund

mouthed
Past Simple
mouthed
Past Participle
mouthing
Gerund
UK
/maʊθ/
US
/maʊθ/
говорить беззвучно
She mouthed 'thank you' across the room.
Она беззвучно сказала 'спасибо' через комнату.
Synonyms
speak
articulate
enunciate
utter
pronounce

Definitions

mouthinggerund / present participle
Characterized by silently forming or insincerely uttering words.
The spokesperson gave a mouthing statement that convinced no one.
mouthingnoun
The action of forming words with the lips without making any sound.
The teacher noticed the student mouthing the answers during the test.
The act of expressing something verbally, often without sincerity or understanding.
His mouthing of the company's values seemed insincere to the employees.
The act of exploring or manipulating objects with the mouth, especially by infants or young animals.
Parents must watch for the baby's mouthing of toys that might be dangerous.
mouthverb
To form words with the lips without making any sound.
She mouthed the words 'thank you' across the noisy room.
To speak or express something in a way that is insincere or without understanding.
He mouthed the company's values during the meeting, but his actions showed otherwise.
Of an animal, to bite, chew, or play with (something) using the mouth without necessarily eating it.
The foal mouthed the bit nervously.
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