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Blathering: meaning, definitions and examples

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blathering

 

[ ˈblæðərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

talking nonsense

Blathering refers to the act of talking excessively or incoherently about trivial matters. It often connotes a lack of substance or depth in the conversation, leading to rambling or meaningless chatter. People who are blathering may be seen as not making much sense, often going off on tangents that can be frustrating to listeners. It's common to hear this term in contexts where someone is perceived to be wasting time with empty talk.

Synonyms

babbling, chattering, gabbling, prattling, rambling

Examples of usage

  • He could not stop blathering about his weekend plans.
  • The politician was blathering on and on without addressing the real issues.
  • Whenever they get together, it's just a lot of blathering.
  • She was blathering about her favorite TV show instead of helping.
  • Don't just blather; make your point clear.

Translations

Translations of the word "blathering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tagarelando

🇮🇳 बकवास करना

🇩🇪 geschwätzt

🇮🇩 berbicara omong kosong

🇺🇦 балаганити

🇵🇱 gawędzić

🇯🇵 ぺちゃくちゃ話す

🇫🇷 bavarder

🇪🇸 charlar

🇹🇷 saçmalamak

🇰🇷 지껄이다

🇸🇦 ثرثرة

🇨🇿 klábosit

🇸🇰 kecat

🇨🇳 喋喋不休

🇸🇮 klepetati

🇮🇸 kjafta

🇰🇿 сөзден-сөз шығару

🇬🇪 ბლატაობა

🇦🇿 boş-boş danışmaq

🇲🇽 hablar tonterías

Etymology

The word 'blathering' originates from the Irish term 'bladhra', which means 'to talk foolishly or to babble'. The use of 'blather' in English became common during the 18th century, carrying with it a connotation of speaking vapidly or without weight. It combines elements of both light-heartedness and frustration at the lack of meaningful contribution to a conversation. Over time, 'blathering' evolved to be more associated with excessive talking that lacks coherence or purpose. This term often carries a playful yet derogatory tone, reflecting how language evolves in social settings to address the nuances of communication. Its usage can often be found in both casual conversations and in literary contexts where characters may embody traits of over-expressive storytelling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,927, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.