maw

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Meaning · English

The mouth.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Shut your maw!

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 “maw” mean?

The mouth.

Is “maw” formal or informal?

maw is generally derogatory, slang.