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mouthing

/ˈmaʊθɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does mouthing mean?

verb

The act of forming words with the lips, especially when speaking or trying to communicate without making a sound. The act of speaking or making sounds with the lips, often in a way that is not clear or intelligible.

Example

"The baby was mouthing the words 'mama' and 'dada' without making a sound."

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