flannelmouthed

adjective

flan·​nel·​mouthed ˈfla-nᵊl-ˌmau̇tht How to pronounce flannelmouthed (audio)
-ˌmau̇t͟hd
1
disparaging : speaking in a tricky or ingratiating way
2
disparaging : speaking indistinctly

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flannelmouthed was in 1854

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Cite this Entry

“Flannelmouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannelmouthed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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