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sailor mouth en · NOUN

Meanings

  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 Mail, London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 03 Dec 2025:
  2. (figuratively) A person who uses vulgar language often.

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sailor mouths Number=Plur lexicographic