poor-mouth

1 of 2

verb

ˈpu̇r-ˌmau̇t͟h

ˈpȯr-,

-ˌmau̇th

poor-mouthed; poor-mouthing; poor-mouths

: to plead poverty as a defense or excuse

: to speak disparagingly of

poor mouth

2 of 2

: an exaggerated claim of poverty

Verb regardless of whatever is nominated, there'll be those who will poor-mouth the Oscar nominees

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1930, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1764, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of poor-mouth was in 1764

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Style

“Poor-mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poor-mouth. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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