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Raremouthful
The correct spelling is mouthful.
How to pronounce mouthful
noun
Say it like: Mow-thf-ul
The correct spelling is mouthful. The amount that will fit in a mouth. For example: "He swallowed a mouthful of sea water when he fell in."
Usage Examples
“He swallowed a mouthful of sea water when he fell in.”
““She sells sea shells” is a bit of a mouthful to say.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The amount that will fit in a mouth.
- 2.Quite a bit.
- 3.Something difficult to pronounce or say.
- 4.A tirade of abusive language (especially in the term “give someone a mouthful”)
adjective
- 1.Bombastic or awkward.
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