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Definition of blather

blather

/ˈblæð.ər/
blath · er
Past Simple:blathered
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Past Participle:blathered
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Present Participle:blathering
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• noun

1

Long-winded talk with no real substance; foolish or nonsensical chatter.

Example

"The spokesperson's press conference was dismissed by critics as twenty minutes of empty blather."

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• verb

1

To talk long-windedly without making much sense.

Example

"He continued to blather on about his minor grievances while the rest of the committee waited impatiently."

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• Nearby Words

blatant
blatantly
blatantness
blather
blaxploitation
blaze
blazer

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English from Old Norse blaðra ('to mutter' or 'to wag the tongue'), derived from blaðr ('nonsense'), which is ultimately of imitative origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blather. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blather
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