blatter

[blat-er]

verb (used without object)

1. to chatter volubly.

verb (used with object)

1. to utter volubly.

noun

1. the act or sound of blattering.

Other Word Forms

• blatterer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of blatter¹

1545–55; < Latin blaterāre to prate, babble; use and spelling probably altered by association with other expressive verbs ending in -er ⁶

Example Sentences

In 1996, former Fifa president Sepp Blatter wanted to increase the size of football goals by 50cm in width and 25cm in height, but didn't have enough support.

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Such sentiments are echoed by Infantino's predecessor Sepp Blatter, who claims the Club World Cup will "over-charge the international calendar".

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Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and French football legend Michel Platini are back in court in Switzerland to face accusations of fraud.

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Blatter, 88, reaffirmed that he was innocent.

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In his testimony at the first trial, Blatter said that he had asked Platini to work as his adviser in 1998.

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