smart mouth
Example Sentences
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“A smart mouth isn’t worth a damn without wisdom,” says Tig Notaro’s engineer Jet Reno, back from “Discovery,” and now teaching physics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
“We’ll see how Peter Burns is with that smart mouth in the second half,” Doering said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2022
"I’ll miss your big heart, caring spirit, infectious laughter, & oh man could the list go on. I love your smart mouth, your "i’m always right" attitude, your hugs, your kisses, your touch.. Just YOU!"
From Fox News ● Mar. 24, 2021
I gained a reputation as the cheerleader who, instead of acting bubbly, had strong opinions and a smart mouth.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 14, 2018
When we got back to the dock, Mom came down in the cabin and said have you got over being a smart mouth? and I said no.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
