Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who works with his jaw; especially, a loud-mouthed demagogue: originally applied to an official “orator” or “instructor” of the Knights of Labor.

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  • noun US, slang A talkative person.
  • noun US, slang An orator.
  • noun US, slang A demagogue.

Etymologies

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jaw +‎ smith

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  • The throwing of veggies is rude -

    A terrible waste of the food

    But I find good cause with

    The faux golden jawsmith

    Provoking a food throwing mood.

    July 24, 2017