blather
Americannoun
verb (used with or without object)
verb
noun
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foolish talk; nonsense
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a person who blathers
Other Word Forms
- blatherer noun
Etymology
Origin of blather
From Middle English; Old Norse blathra “to chatter, blabber”
Example Sentences
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All of this speaks well of Betts’ intuition and intelligence, but the postseason is not the time for “trust the process” blather.
From Los Angeles Times
But the administration’s blather about a focus on violent offenders led to huge demonstrations in greater Los Angeles beginning in June, and the cause continues to draw people into the streets.
From Los Angeles Times
A retired lieutenant-general told Kommersant that the US president's talk of submarines was "meaningless blather. It's how he gets his kicks".
From BBC
How do you think she feels watching RFK Jr. blather on about vaccines?
From Los Angeles Times
"All this blather about Mr Adams being a member of the army council is not something you have to decide," he told the jury.
From BBC
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