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spout off

B2 informal inseparable both
In simple words

To talk a lot about your opinions loudly, especially in a way that annoys others

Literal meaning: To emit words like a spout (pipe) that can't be turned off — partially transparent

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To talk at length, loudly and opinionatedly, often boring or irritating others

"He's always spouting off about how the government is ruining the country."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic informal

To recite or repeat information rapidly and at length, whether accurate or not

"She spouted off a long list of statistics without pausing for breath."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Often carries a negative or dismissive tone, implying the speaker is boring, repetitive, or uninformed. Can be used reflexively ('he's always spouting off') or with a topic ('spouting off about politics'). More common in American English. Similar to 'sound off' but with greater implication of worthless repetition.

Commonly used with

politics opinions nonsense conspiracy theories facts mouth

Forms

Base
spout off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
spouts off
he/she/it
Past simple
spouted off
yesterday
Past participle
spouted off
have + pp
-ing form
spouting off
continuous

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Synonyms

sound off mouth off hold forth rant go on pontificate

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