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 Definitions of mealy-mouthed  [ˈmi liˌbʌg]  

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Definition of 'mealy-mouthed' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) mealy-mouthed
avoiding the use of plain or honest language; deceitful.

Etymology:  (1565–75)

Definition of 'mealy-mouthed' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) mealymouthed, mealy-mouthed
hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
"a mealymouthed politician"


Definition of 'mealy-mouthed' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) mealy-mouthed
using soft words; plausible; affectedly or timidly delicate of speech; unwilling to tell the truth in plain language



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