Pronunciation

/tʌŋ/

Definitions

Noun

1. tongue: A muscular organ in the mouth that is used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing, and often used metaphorically to refer to a person’s manner of expression or communication.
   • Example: “He wagged his finger and spoke with a sharp tongue.”
2. idiom: A figurative expression using a word or phrase that has a non-literal meaning, often involving the tongue.
   • Example: “He had a loose tongue and spilled the secret.”

Verb

1. To articulate words or sounds using the tongue.
2. To express oneself, especially in a critical or caustic manner.
   • Example: “She舌头twisted her way through the complex sentence.”

Adjective

1. Referring to the act or quality of being expressive or articulate.
   • Example: “A skilled public speaker with a silver tongue.”

Adverb

1. Expressing the manner in which something is said or expressed.
   • Example: “He spoke softly and tenderly with his tongue.”

Phrases

• “Lose one’s tongue” (to be momentarily unable to speak)
• “Keep your tongue still” (to refrain from speaking)
• “Speak with a forked tongue” (to be deceitful or hypocritical)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He had a sore tongue from eating too many spicy peppers.”
• Verb: “She tongue-tied herself when asked about her thoughts on the topic.”
• Adjective: “The comedian had a quick wit and a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.”

Synonyms

• Mouthpiece
• Utterance
• Speech
• Expression
• Flap
• Wagger
• Critique
• Repartee
• Telling (informal)