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Mouthing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mouthing

 

[ ˈmaʊðɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

silent speech

Mouthing refers to the action of forming words with the lips, often without producing sound. This can be done to communicate silently, such as in situations where talking is not allowed or possible. It is frequently seen in performances or during moments when someone is trying to convey a message discreetly. Mouthing can also be utilized in situations for the hearing impaired, as it helps with lip-reading.

Synonyms

gesturing, lip-synching, silent speech

Examples of usage

  • She was mouthing the words to the song.
  • The teacher noticed him mouthing the answer during the test.
  • In the crowded room, they resorted to mouthing their secrets.
  • He was mouthing a warning to his friend across the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "mouthing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 murmurando

🇮🇳 होंठों से बोलना

🇩🇪 lautlos sprechen

🇮🇩 berbicara tanpa suara

🇺🇦 мовлення без звуку

🇵🇱 mówienie bez dźwięku

🇯🇵 口の動き

🇫🇷 parler sans son

🇪🇸 hablar sin sonido

🇹🇷 sesi olmadan konuşmak

🇰🇷 소리 없이 말하기

🇸🇦 التحدث بدون صوت

🇨🇿 mluvit bez zvuku

🇸🇰 rozprávať bez zvuku

🇨🇳 无声说话

🇸🇮 govoriti brez zvoka

🇮🇸 tala án hljóðs

🇰🇿 дыбысыз сөйлеу

🇬🇪 ხმაურის გარეშე საუბარი

🇦🇿 səsiz danışmaq

🇲🇽 hablar sin sonido

Etymology

The term 'mouthing' comes from the verb 'mouth,' which originates from the Old English word 'muð,' meaning 'the opening of the mouth.' Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings associated with the mouth as an anatomical feature and its functions, including speaking, eating, and expressing emotions. The gerund form 'mouthing' emphasizes the action of using the mouth, particularly in relation to speech without sound. This evolution reflects the importance of the mouth in human communication and expression, leading to common usage in both everyday scenarios and specialized contexts such as performance arts and sign language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,047, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.