blatherskite

Meanings

• noun

  A person who talks excessively and pointlessly

  - "He is a blatherskite when it comes to politics."
  - "She gets bored easily and becomes a blatherskite when in a group."

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Variants

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blatherskite , blatherskites

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Etymology

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Originally a term used in the late 16th century in Scotland, it is believed to have derived from the word 'blather', meaning 'to talk nonsense'. The suffix '-skite' is added to denote a person who engages in such behavior.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blatherskite' is also used in Scotland to describe a type of flatulent cow.

2. In the novel 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens, the character Mr. Micawber is described as a blatherskite.

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Related Concepts

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1. Garrulity: A excessive talkativeness, often to the point of being tedious or annoying.

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Culture

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The term 'blatherskite' has been used in various forms of literature, including poetry and prose, to describe excessive talkers. It has also been used in music, particularly in folk and traditional Scottish music, to denote a person who talks excessively.

How to Memorize "blatherskite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person talking non-stop and without making any sense. Visualize their facial expressions and body language as they go on and on.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'blatherskite' as 'Boring person who talks and talks, but says nothing of value'.

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