potty-mouthed

IPA/ˌpɒti ˈmaʊðd/
IPA/ˌpɑːti ˈmaʊðd/

potty-mouthed — adjective

1. describing someone who regularly uses swear words or other language that most pe

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing someone who regularly uses swear words or other language that most people would find offensive or shocking.

例句

The comedian's potty-mouthed jokes made the audience laugh but shocked the older guests.

potty-mouthed + noun (jokes, humor, remarks)

Mei-Lin's parents were embarrassed by her potty-mouthed outburst during dinner.

同義詞
  • foul-mouthed

    the most direct synonym, interchangeable in nearly all contexts

  • crude

    broader; can describe humour or behaviour, not limited to speech

  • vulgar

    more formal; covers offensive language but also bad taste in other areas

反義詞
  • well-spoken

    describes someone who uses polite, refined language

  • clean

    as in 'clean humour' or 'clean language' — opposite of rude or obscene

文法句型

be + potty-mouthed

potty-mouthed + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used disapprovingly. The person is described as habitually crude — it is not used for a single occasional swear word. Frequently found before nouns such as joke, comment, rant, humour.

常見錯誤

❌He was potty-mouthed at me when I stepped on his foot.
✅He shouted at me when I stepped on his foot.
💡potty-mouthed describes a general habit, not a one-time angry reaction.
❌I don't like that potty-mouthed teacher because she gives too much homework.
✅I don't like that rude teacher because she gives too much homework.
💡'potty-mouthed' only refers to language, not personality or behaviour.