side-mouth

verb
UK /ˈsaɪd maʊθ/
US /ˈsaɪd maʊθ/

To talk out of the side of your mouth so others can't hear.

He side-mouthed a secret to his friend during class.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To speak in a quiet, secretive way to someone nearby.

She side-mouthed the answer to me during the test.

3. To say something without moving your lips much.

The spy side-mouthed the code word to his partner.

4. To speak in a low, unclear voice.

He side-mouthed his complaint so the teacher wouldn't hear.