mouthful
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mouth·ful

noun \ˈmath-ˌfl\

Definition of MOUTHFUL

1
a : as much as a mouth will hold
b : the quantity usually taken into the mouth at one time
2
: a small quantity
3
a : a very long word or phrase
b : a comment or a statement rich in meaning or substance

Examples of MOUTHFUL

  1. It was a delicious meal. We enjoyed every mouthful.
  2. His last name is a real mouthful.

First Known Use of MOUTHFUL

15th century

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