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Meaning of sailor mouth | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A propensity to use vulgar language.
    figuratively
  2. A person who uses vulgar language often.
    figuratively

Examples

“Often people who curse a lot are deemed having 'sailor mouths' because of their inability to avoid⟳ the crude language. But this also could be a sign⟳ people are 'genuine' and 'trustworthy' based on their choice of language and when they use⟳ it.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sailor plant sailor skirt sailor suit sailor's eyeball sailor's hitch sailor's housewife

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