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MOUTHING

\mˈa͡ʊθɪŋ], \mˈa‍ʊθɪŋ], \m_ˈaʊ_θ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of MOUTHING

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Uttering with an affected swelling mouth.
An affected swelling manner of speaking.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Speaking with forced or affected emphasis; a slow, bombastic utterance.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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