blather
/blæðə(ɹ)/
Meanings
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Verb
To talk at great length in a meaningless or incoherent way
- "He spent hours blathering on about his favorite topic."
- "The politician was known for blathering endlessly during debates."
Synonyms
vesica
Rhymes
Words rhyming with blatherjabber , mumble , stammer , gabble
Variants
List of all variants of blather that leads to same resultblather , blathered , blatherer , blatherers , blathering , blathers , blether , blethering , blethers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'blabben' which meant 'to babble, chatter, or prattle'.
Trivia
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The term 'blather' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who talks excessively or without making much sense.
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The word 'blather' comes from the Middle English word 'blabben', which means 'to babble, chatter, or prattle'.
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Blather is often used in literary and artistic works to describe meaningless or incoherent speech. For example, James Joyce used the term in his novel 'Finnegans Wake' to describe the stream-of-consciousness monologues of the characters.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Babble: Refers to talking in a meaningless or incoherent way, similar to blather.
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Gibberish: Means nonsense or meaningless speech, similar to blather.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Blather is often used to describe meaningless or incoherent speech, particularly in formal situations such as debates or speeches. It can also be used more casually to describe someone who talks excessively or without making much sense.
How to Memorize "blather"
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visualize
- Visualize a person talking incessantly and making no sense. Imagine the expressions of frustration and confusion on the faces of those around them.
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associate
- Associate the word blather with meaningless or incoherent speech. Imagine a politician giving a long-winded speech that goes on and on without making any clear points.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'B.L.A.T.H.E.R.' to remember the meaning: Babbling, Long-winded, And Talking Hours Endlessly, Repeating.
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