mouth breathing
"Mouth breathing" can be a medical concern due to nasal issues or a slang term with a negative connotation.
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Definition
B2Medicine
(technical)Habitual inhalation and exhalation through the mouth, often due to nasal blockage.
Example
- Chronic mouth breathing can lead to dry mouth and dental problems.
- Nasal congestion often forces people into mouth breathing during sleep.
C1Informal
(slang, derogatory)A term used to insult someone perceived as unintelligent or socially awkward.
Example
- He dismissed the critics as just a bunch of mouth breathers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mouth breathing":