badmouth
|bad/mouth|
B2
/ˈbædˌmaʊθ/
speak negatively
Etymology
Etymology Information
'badmouth' originates from the combination of 'bad' and 'mouth', where 'bad' meant 'not good' and 'mouth' referred to 'speech or words'.
Historical Evolution
'badmouth' evolved from the literal combination of 'bad' and 'mouth' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak negatively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/14 23:21