mouth breather
The term "mouth breather" can describe both a medical condition and a derogatory stereotype.
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Definition
B2Medical
(health)A person who habitually breathes through their mouth instead of their nose, often due to nasal congestion or other respiratory issues.
Example
- Chronic nasal congestion can turn someone into a mouth breather.
C1Informal
(derogatory, slang)A derogatory term for someone perceived as unintelligent or socially awkward.
Example
- Using 'mouth breather' as an insult can be very offensive.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mouth breather":
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