blather

[ˈblæðər]

blather Definition

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.

Using blather: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blather" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He blathered on about his new car for hours.

  • Example

    Stop blathering and get to the point!

  • Example

    She blathered nonsense all night long.

blather Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with blather

  • to continue talking in a foolish or inconsequential way

    Example

    He just kept blathering on about his new job, even though no one was listening.

  • to say something foolish or nonsensical

    Example

    I didn't mean to blather out that secret, it just slipped out.

  • to waste time talking in a foolish or inconsequential way

    Example

    We spent the whole afternoon blathering away instead of getting any work done.

Origins of blather

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Summary: blather in Brief

'Blather' [ˈblæðər] is a verb that means to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way. It is often used to describe someone who is rambling or speaking without purpose. Examples include 'He blathered on about his new car for hours' and 'Stop blathering and get to the point!'. Phrases like 'blather on' and 'blather away' emphasize the wastefulness of such talk.