dirty mouth

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Meaning · English

The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language or profanity.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The comedian lost his gig at the nightclub because he had such a dirty mouth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dirty mouth” mean?

The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language or profanity.

Is “dirty mouth” formal or informal?

dirty mouth is generally slang.