mouthing
Americannoun
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the action of speaking in a meaningless, bombastic, or hypocritical manner.
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an instance of this.
Example Sentences
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He scanned the room, mouthing our names as he counted to make sure that we were all present.
From Literature
He didn’t have to look back at Katherine to know that she was probably rolling her eyes, mouthing the words, “Really, we’re not related. Not by blood.”
From Literature
The cameras then panned to reality TV star Jenner, who made her name on the show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and she was seen mouthing "I love you" back.
From BBC
As a rule, brave explorers do not have worried governesses mouthing objections to their adventures in Parts Unknown.
From Literature
Don’t buy it, because even those mouthing it don’t.
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