blatter

[ blat-er ]

/ ˈblæt ər /

to chatter volubly.

to utter volubly.

the act or sound of blattering.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 10

seclusion

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 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.”
How FIFA Outgrew Homophobia–Almost|Stefan Theil|July 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Page 13, changed "Blatter" to "Bltter" for consistency; corrected "eat their meals" to "ate their meals."
Witty Pieces by Witty People|Various
He will gar them blatter and bleeze upon the burning coals of hell!
The Men of the Moss-Hags|S. R. Crockett

The Deacon there couldna let blatter wi' a hearty oath to save his withered sowl.
The House with the Green Shutters|George Douglas Brown
"I suppose it will have to be Hydeman, then," remarked Mr. Blatter, rising.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon|Richard Connell
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