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MEALY-MOUTHED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does mealy-mouthed mean?
• MEALY-MOUTHED (adjective)
The adjective MEALY-MOUTHED has 1 sense:
1. hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
Familiarity information: MEALY-MOUTHED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
Synonyms:
mealy-mouthed; mealymouthed
Context example:
a mealymouthed politician
Similar:
indirect (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action)
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