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bloviator en · NOUN

Etymology

From bloviate + -or. First attested in 1850 (see quotation).

Meanings

  1. One who habitually bloviates; a pompous, opinionated, typically voluble commentator.
    • When the bloviators attempt to disturb the proceedings of this Convention, they will be allowed to proceed without any further or more particular notice. 1850, Rep. Deb. & Proc. Convent. for Revision Constit. State of Ohio (1851) 642/1

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Relateds

jargoneer · bloviation

Synonyms

windbag