jawsmith
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An orator, especially a demagogue.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[Phil LaGassly] had a knack for winning over tough audiences, throwing in little asides and an unscripted joke or two as he went along. […] Andy [LaGassly's speechwriter] would sprinkle in a fair amount of substance here and there, wherever he could, always making sure he came up with a few catchy p
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A union organizer; later especially of the International Workers of the World.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jawsmith” mean?
An orator, especially a demagogue.
Is “jawsmith” formal or informal?
jawsmith is generally slang.