blatter
[blat-er]
- to chatter volubly.
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- to utter volubly.
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- the act or sound of blattering.
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Origin of blatter
1545–55; < Latin blaterāre to prate, babble; use and spelling probably altered by association with other expressive verbs ending in -er6
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Examples from the Web for blatter
Contemporary Examples
Under fire, Blatter later backed down, protesting that he was “misunderstood” by the press.
Blatter laughed out loud and quipped: “Then they should refrain from any sexual activities.”
Historical Examples
He will gar them blatter and bleeze upon the burning coals of hell!
The Men of the Moss-HagsS. R. Crockett
"He's as conscientious as a Pilgrim father," remarked Mr. Blatter.
The Sin of Monsieur PettiponRichard Connell
"I suppose it will have to be Hydeman, then," remarked Mr. Blatter, rising.
The Sin of Monsieur PettiponRichard Connell
For years it had been without a lock; ever since a blatter of wind and rain drove the door against the fireplace.
Auld Licht IdyllsJ. M. Barrie
"Whitaker has quit," announced Mr. Blatter, who acted as sales manager.
The Sin of Monsieur PettiponRichard Connell