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Blithering Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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blithering

[หˆblษชรฐษ™rษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

communication style

Blithering describes someone who talks in a confused or nonsensical manner, often excessively. It can also imply a lack of thoughtfulness in the spoken words. This term is typically used to criticize someone's speech or discourse.

Synonyms

babbling, nonsensical, prattling, rambling.

Examples of usage

  • He was blithering on about his weekend plans.
  • During the meeting, she blithered her way through the presentation.
  • Stop your blithering and get to the point.
  • The blithering politician failed to answer the questions directly.

Translations

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Origin of 'blithering'

The term 'blithering' comes from the English word 'blither', which means to talk foolishly or excessively. 'Blither' itself has origins in the early 19th century, thought to be an imitative word suggesting sounds of babbling or blathering. The suffix '-ing' indicates the present participle form of the verb, hence creating an adjective that conveys the ongoing action of blithering. Over time, 'blithering' became associated with a sense of frivolity and lack of seriousness in speech, reflecting a critical view of someoneโ€™s communicative style. It has been popularly used in British English, commonly found in literary and conversational contexts to depict disapproved discourses.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,356, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.