mouthing
verb
Definitions
To speak; to utter.
Example: He mouthed his opinions on the subject at the meeting.
To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.
Example: The prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them.
To utter with a voice that is overly loud or swelling.
To pick up or handle with the lips or mouth, but not chew or swallow.
Example: The fish mouthed the lure, but didn't bite.
noun
Definitions
The act of forming a shape with the mouth, especially as part of sign language.
Ranting; passionate speech devoid of meaning.