blithering

British

/ ˈblɪðərɪnɡ /

adjective

talking foolishly; jabbering
informal stupid; foolish

you blithering idiot

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Etymology

Origin of blithering

C19: variant of _blather + _-ing ²

Example Sentences

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I defy you to tell me what this blithering piffle actually means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Not even if she's smart and capable and he's a blithering moron.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2023

"It's his achievement. I'm in the background blithering away."

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2022

It is not only harmful to individual nations, but it is having a blithering effect on multilateral cooperation to address global security, economic and climate issues.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022

"You blithering bumpkin!" screeched The Grand High Witch.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl

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