simple past tense of bite one's tongue

present participle of bite one's tongue

past participle of bite one's tongue

plural of retracted tongue root

plural of advanced tongue root

(linguistics, phonetics) An articulation that involves the expansion of the pharyngeal cavity by moving the base of the tongue forward and often lowering the larynx during the pronunciation of a vowel.

Synonym of adjustable pliers

(idiomatic, humorous) Why is someone not saying anything?

To push one's tongue so that it protrudes from the mouth, especially as a gesture of rudeness.

Angry words, harsh criticism.