Synonyms

blithering

British

/ ˈblɪðərɪnɡ /

adjective

talking foolishly; jabbering
informal stupid; foolish

you blithering idiot

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Etymology

Origin of blithering

C19: variant of _blather + _-ing ²

Example Sentences

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I defy you to tell me what this blithering piffle actually means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

But burdened by its bluster, “Extraction 2” is merely a loud, blithering mess masquerading as fulfilling escapism.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023

"It's his achievement. I'm in the background blithering away."

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2022

It is not only harmful to individual nations, but it is having a blithering effect on multilateral cooperation to address global security, economic and climate issues.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022

“They’re supposed to be, you blithering idiot!” shouted McGonagall.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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