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bloviate

Pronunciation: /ˈbləʊvɪeɪt/
Definition of bloviate

verb

[no object] US informal
  • talk at length, especially in an inflated or empty way.

Derivatives

bloviation

noun

bloviator

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: perhaps from blow1

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Definition of bloviate in the US English dictionary
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