potty mouth

See also: pottymouth

English

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɒti maʊθ/

Noun

potty mouth (plural potty mouths)

  1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities.
  2. (idiomatic) A person having this characteristic.

Usage notes

  • Sometimes this noun is used attributively, as, for example, in: The language of my potty-mouth coworkers can be very offensive.

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References

  • Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.
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