What Does It Mean to Have Loose Lips

(idiomatic, often pluralized) The practice or characteristic of being overly talkative, especially with respect to inadvertently revealing information which is private or confidential.

What does having loose lips mean?

(idiomatic, often pluralized) The practice or characteristic of being overly talkative, especially with respect to inadvertently revealing information which is private or confidential.

When was loose lips sink ships created?

The iconic poster featuring this slogan was published in 1941 by Seagram Distillers Corporation for display in bars to contribute to the National Victory Effort. The message was part of a larger propaganda campaign warning that careless talk might be overheard by enemy spies and could undermine the war effort.