bloviate

[ bloh-vee-eyt ]

verb (used without object)

, blo·vi·at·ed, blo·vi·at·ing.

1. to speak pompously.

Other Words From

• blovi·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloviate¹

1850–55, Americanism; pseudo-Latin alteration of blow ² to boast; popularized by Warren G. Harding

Example Sentences

They won’t clog your inbox with stressful takes and bloviating.

From Outside Online

Be prepared: It will be tough Watching Gingrich strut his stuff Stay tuned to hear him bloviate On narrow win in his home state.

From The Daily Beast

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