blather
English
/blæðə(ɹ)/
verb
Definitions
- (intransitive) To talk rapidly without making much sense.
- (transitive) To say (something foolish or nonsensical); to say (something) in a foolish or overly verbose way.
Etymology
Derived from Old Norse blaðra (talk nonsense, speak inarticulately, bladder).
Origin
Old Norse
blaðra
Gloss
talk nonsense, speak inarticulately, bladder
Concept
Semantic Field
The body
Ontological Category
Person/Thing