What does cottonmouth mean?
A venomous snake of the pit viper family, particularly the eastern cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus), found in North America. Also, a slang term for a person who talks a lot or is very talkative.
Example
"The hiker spotted a cottonmouth in the swamp and quickly backed away."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.