blatter

[blat-er]

verb (used without object)

to chatter volubly.

verb (used with object)

to utter volubly.

noun

the act or sound of blattering.

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 formsblat·ter·er, noun

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Contemporary Examples of 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
Blatter laughed out loud and quipped: “Then they should refrain from any sexual activities.”
How FIFA Outgrew Homophobia–Almost
Stefan Theil
July 2, 2011

Historical Examples of blatter

He will gar them blatter and bleeze upon the burning coals of hell!
The Men of the Moss-Hags
S. R. Crockett
"He's as conscientious as a Pilgrim father," remarked Mr. Blatter.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon
Richard Connell
"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 fireplace.
Auld Licht Idylls
J. M. Barrie
"Whitaker has quit," announced Mr. Blatter, who acted as sales manager.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon
Richard Connell