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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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