Definition of Poor-mouth
Poor-mouth
poor·mouth
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To complain or talk negatively about one's circumstances.
e.g. She's always poor-mouthing about her job, but never does anything to change it.
(noun)
(informal American) a person who makes an exaggerated/false claim of being poor so that they can seek benefits from other people, or a claim thus made;
e.g. I am sure his excuse was a poor-mouth, since there is no reason why he wouldn't be able to afford this.
(verb)
(informal American) to claim that one is poor as an excuse or justification for something;
e.g. She tried to poor-mouth her way out of paying her fair share.
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