gasbag

English

/ˈɡæsbæɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • A bag or bladder to hold a reservoir of gas, as in a hot-air balloon.
  • (figuratively) A person who is overly garrulous or prone to making empty, unsupportable statements; a windbag.

Etymology

Compound from English gas (mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter) + English bag.

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bag

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