English Explanatory Dictionary

wash one's mouth out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To stop using bad language, or atone for doing so.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wash out, mouth.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-wash one's mouth out.wav

Word forms

wash one's mouth out washes one's mouth out washing one's mouth out washed one's mouth out wash out one's mouth

Etymology

From the formerly common practice of punishing children who have lied or used foul language by forcing them to wash their mouths using a cleansing substance, typically soap.

Related words

mouthsoap watch one's mouth

Translations

Russian: вымой свой рот с мылом Russian: вымой свой рот Russian: помой рот с мылом
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