口くちが寂さびしい

expression, i-adjective

craving something to eat or put in one's mouth

Describes the feeling when one's mouth feels 'lonely' and wants to chew, smoke, or taste something. Often used when bored, after a meal, or when quitting smoking.

See also: 口寂しい

• 禁きん煙えん中ちゅうは口くちが寂さびしくて、ついガムを噛かんでしまう。

  When I'm trying to quit smoking, my mouth feels lonely and I end up chewing gum.

• 食しょく後ご、口くちが寂さびしいから何なにか甘あまいものを食たべたい。

  After a meal, my mouth feels like it wants something, so I want to eat something sweet.