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.

Nearby words

blatant, blate, blather, blatherskite, blatted, blatter, blaubok, blaue reiter, blavatsky, blaw, blaxican

Origin of blatter

1545–55; < Latin blaterāre to prate, babble; use and spelling probably altered by association with other expressive verbs ending in -er⁶

Related forms

blat·ter·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for blatter

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