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Definition of word-of-mouth
(Entry 1 of 2)
: orally communicated
also
: generated from or reliant on oral publicity
word-of-mouth customers a word-of-mouth business
word of mouth
noun phraseDefinition of word of mouth (Entry 2 of 2)
: oral communication
especially
: oral often inadvertent publicity
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Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Adjective
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“Word-of-mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/word-of-mouth. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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