Mouth the words Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To move your lips as if you are saying words, but without making any sound. Often done to pretend to sing, speak, or follow along without actually speaking.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal. Common with singing (like 'lip sync'), or following a speaker's words silently. Not the same as 'whisper' (which is quiet but audible). You can also 'mouth' a single word, not just full sentences. Sometimes implies pretending to speak or not knowing the words.
Example Sentences
She mouthed the words to the song because she didn't know the lyrics.
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The child mouthed the words after his teacher.
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If you forget the lines, just mouth the words on stage.
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At the concert, he pretended to sing by just mouthing the words.
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She kept mouthing the words to remind her friend what to say.
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When the camera turned to him, he nervously mouthed the words instead of speaking aloud.
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