MOUTHFUL

taste, mouthful

(noun) a small amount eaten or drunk; “take a taste--you’ll like it”

mouthful

(noun) the quantity that can be held in the mouth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

mouthful (plural mouthfuls or mouthsful)

The amount that will fit in a mouth.

(slang) Quite a bit.

Something difficult to pronounce or say.

Synonym: jawbreaker

A tirade of abusive language (especially in the term “give someone a mouthful”)

Synonyms

• (quantity of liquid): See also mouthful

Etymology 2

Adjective

mouthful (comparative more mouthful, superlative most mouthful)

Bombastic or awkward.

Source: Wiktionary


Mouth"ful, n.; pl. Mouthfuls (.

1. As much as is usually put into the mouth at one time.

2. Hence, a small quantity.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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