bocaza

Bocaza is a Spanish noun meaning a person who talks excessively or cannot keep secrets—a loudmouth. The word derives from boca, mouth, with the augmentative suffix -aza, which conveys a pejorative sense. It is used in many Spanish-speaking countries, with regional variation in strength and familiarity; the plural form bocazas is common, and bocaza can be used for a single person.

In use, bocaza characterizes someone known for spreading gossip, blabbing confidential information, or simply talking at length. The term is informal and can be employed either playfully among friends or as a sharper insult in argument, depending on tone and context. It is often encountered in humor, gossip, and media coverage of public figures, as well as in everyday speech.

Semantically related terms include bocazas as a collective reference to multiple such people, and it is listed in Spanish slang dictionaries as a pejorative for a talkative person. The label focuses on speech behavior rather than broader moral judgment, and its connotations can range from light teasing to disapproval.

See also: big mouth, gossip, slang terms for talkative people.