Bloviate
EN→ZH
What Does Bloviate Mean?
- 夸夸其谈
- 长篇大论
- 唠叨
Bloviate Pronunciation
/ˈbloʊviˌeɪt/
Bloviate Definition
verb
Definition
to speak or write at length in a pompous or boastful manner
In ZH
以夸张或自负的方式长篇大论地讲述或写作
How to Use Bloviate in a Sentence
- He tends to bloviate during meetings, making them drag on longer than necessary.
- The politician bloviated about his achievements, impressing no one.
- I find it hard to listen when he bloviates about his travels.
- During the lecture, the professor bloviated instead of getting to the point.
- She began to bloviate about her plans, losing the audience's interest quickly.
Cultural Notes
The term is often used in a derogatory sense to describe someone who talks excessively without meaningful content.