Definitions
- Referring to a person who boasts or exaggerates their accomplishments or abilities. - Describing someone who talks big but fails to follow through on their promises. - Talking about someone who is all talk and no action.
- Referring to a person who talks excessively or indiscreetly. - Describing someone who reveals secrets or confidential information without permission. - Talking about someone who speaks without thinking or consideration for others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe people who talk too much.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words suggest that the person is not trustworthy.
- 4Both words imply that the person lacks discretion.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Tartarin is less common than bigmouth in everyday language.
- 2Focus: Tartarin emphasizes boasting or exaggeration, while bigmouth emphasizes indiscretion or talking too much.
- 3Scope: Tartarin can refer to someone who exaggerates their abilities or accomplishments, while bigmouth is more general and can refer to anyone who talks too much or reveals secrets.
- 4Formality: Bigmouth is more informal than tartarin.
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Remember this!
Tartarin and bigmouth are synonyms that describe people who talk too much or lack discretion. However, tartarin emphasizes boasting or exaggeration, while bigmouth emphasizes indiscretion or talking too much. Additionally, tartarin is less common and more formal than bigmouth.
