blatter

[ blat-er ]

/ ˈblæt ər /

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verb (used without object)

to chatter volubly.

verb (used with object)

to utter volubly.

noun

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

blat·ter·er, noun

Under Sepp Blatter, its interminable head, the body has been opaque and corrupt.
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Under fire, Blatter later backed down, protesting that he was “misunderstood” by the press.
Rio Buildings’ Collapse New Sign of World Cup Headache for Brazil|Mac Margolis|January 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Blatter laughed out loud and quipped: “Then they should refrain from any sexual activities.”
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For years it had been without a lock; ever since a blatter of wind and rain drove the door against the fire-place.
Auld Licht Idyls|J. M. Barrie

It was his willingness to take on overtime work, and his quiet competence that first attracted the approving eye of Mr. Blatter.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon|Richard Connell
"He's neither too old, too young, too careless nor too inexperienced," advanced Mr. Blatter.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon|Richard Connell
He will gar them blatter and bleeze upon the burning coals of hell!
The Men of the Moss-Hags|S. R. Crockett
"I suppose it will have to be Hydeman, then," remarked Mr. Blatter, rising.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon|Richard Connell