MOUTHFUL


Meaning of MOUTHFUL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' mau ̇ th- ˌ fu ̇ l

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 a : as much as a mouth will hold b : the quantity usually taken into the mouth at one time

2 : a small quantity

3 a : a very long word or phrase b : a comment or a statement rich in meaning or substance

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.