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mouthful

noun

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Meaning

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The amount of food or drink that can be held in the mouth at once, or something very long or hard to say.

Example Sentence

He took a huge mouthful of cake and couldn't talk.

Usage Note

Use to describe the amount of food or drink taken at one time, or to refer to a statement that is very long or difficult to say.