potty-mouthed

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Recent Examples of potty-mouthed The cheeky subject matter has lent itself to a potty-mouthed promotional tour. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024 But the infamous potty-mouthed superhero, played by Ryan Reynolds, did make a cameo at the Creative Arts Emmys in an acceptance speech. Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2024 His Ludvig is orbited by the flamboyantly evil Frederik, the wounded yet powerful Ann Barbara and the charmingly potty-mouthed Anmai Mus. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024 Mikkelsen commands quiet attention with his signature stoicism at the center, orbited by the flamboyantly evil Frederik, the wounded yet powerful Ann Barbara, and the charmingly potty-mouthed Anmai Mus. Katie Walsh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024 Once left on his own, Reggie quickly falls in with Bug (Jamie Foxx), a tough, potty-mouthed Boston terrier with a fierce independent streak and strict set of rules that doesn’t include humans. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023 This is usually countered by perpetually potty-mouthed Case dropping some nihilistic cliché, her big philosophical moment involving the titular insight. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 June 2023 After Reggie’s reluctant owner (Forte) abandons him, Reggie teams up with a potty-mouthed Boston terrier (Jamie Foxx), who introduces Reggie to life on the streets — and an appetite for revenge. Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 25 May 2023 Sonny’s many sparring partners include Jordan’s potty-mouthed agent, David Falk (Chris Messina, a scream), and Nike’s good-natured but beaten-down marketing director, Rob Strasser (an effective Jason Bateman). Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potty-mouthed
Adjective
  • In the dark comedy, created by showrunner duo Brian Donovan and Ed Herro, Martindale plays a foulmouthed, no-nonsense maple farmer who becomes the felonious trio’s leader.
    Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
  • He’s supposed to be the foulmouthed, gutter-minded, fourth-wall-breaking goofball of the Marvel empire, a darling to both comic geeks and those who imagine themselves above the superhero fray.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 July 2024
Adjective
  • These dogs often come from cramped, filthy mills, without sufficient veterinary care, food, water or socialization.
    Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The O’Haras happen to move in next door to him. Frothy and often filthy without being brainless (send thanks across the Atlantic for that good British dialogue), this is escapism done right.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Orange Beach has a vulgarity ordinance on the books, which was enacted about a decade ago amid concerns about vulgar or indecent T-shirts and other merchandise sold at souvenir stores.
    al, al, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Because there are more good people than indecent ones.
    Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • The men would make vulgar comments to her, or about her, even in her presence.
    Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024
  • As reactions to Biden’s reaction began to fly, meanwhile, Trump was asked in an interview Tuesday night with Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity about the racist and vulgar joke at his New York rally.
    Will Weissert, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • The planet continuing to tilt is because humans are pumping and moving an obscene amount of groundwater across the planet and redistributing it, according to the study's press release.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz’ nomination to be Attorney General — the equivalent of an obscene gesture toward the Senate – suggests that some preservation instincts of co-exist along with doubts as to the strength of its backbone.
    Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Hydrogen sulfide is a byproduct of crude oil refining.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • However, the crude tanker segment was less affected compared to other shipping sectors.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • His skillset has blended well with the Eagles’ already existing strengths; Barkley’s ability to evade defenders paired with quarterback Jalen Hurts’ running power and Philadelphia’s offensive line has caused headaches for opposing defensive coordinators.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Pause the conversation so the group can discuss the implicit meaning of the offensive word or phrase.
    Julie Garel, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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  • Joe Biden denounced offensive jokes that podcast host Tony Hinchcliffe made about Puerto Rico during Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally over the weekend, but the president also made a comment some prominent Republicans quickly called insulting to the former president's supporters.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
  • No matter, the response was swift and harsh from the often insulting and foul-mouthed Trump and other Republicans.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024

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“Potty-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potty-mouthed. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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