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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 hypocrisyplay

  Familiarity information: MEALY-MOUTHED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MEALY-MOUTHED (adjective)


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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