waterytongued

Waterytongued is an informal and somewhat dated adjective used to describe someone who speaks with excessive or a wet-sounding articulation. It suggests a tendency to produce too much saliva while speaking, leading to a slurred or less distinct pronunciation. This can manifest as a slightly "spitty" quality to the voice.

The term is generally not used in formal contexts and is more likely to be found in casual conversation or older literature. It's not a clinical term and doesn't refer to any specific medical condition. Instead, it's a descriptive term for a particular manner of speech.

While the exact origin is unclear, the "watery" aspect clearly relates to the presence of excess liquid in the mouth. The "tongued" part refers to the tongue's role in speech production. Therefore, "waterytongued" paints a vivid, if perhaps unflattering, picture of how someone's speech might sound due to this characteristic. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of clarity or even a perceived lack of control over one's mouth.