Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • transitive verb To criticize or disparage, often spitefully or unfairly.

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  • verb informal To criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully.

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  • verb speak unfavorably about

Etymologies

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Calque from Mandinka.

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  • Opposite of goodmouth.

    August 31, 2007