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Definition of windbag

windbag

/ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/
wind · bag
Plural:windbags
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windbag Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who talks excessively or pompously while saying very little of substance (informal, derogatory).

Example

"The committee meeting dragged on for hours because one self-important windbag refused to yield the floor."

2

An inflatable bag or bellows used to hold and expel air, such as the reservoir pouch of a set of bagpipes or a blacksmith's bellows.

Example

"The instrument maker carefully inspected the leather windbag for any tiny punctures that might cause air to leak."

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• Nearby Words

wind chime
wind chimes
wind vane
windbag
windbaggery
windblast
windblown

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century to refer to a pair of bellows or the pouch of a bagpipe, the figurative sense describing a pompous, overly talkative person emerged in the early 19th century, popularized in part by the writings of Thomas Carlyle.

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