English Explanatory Dictionary

bloviation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A boastful or pompous manner of speaking or writing; a lengthy discourse delivered in that manner.

Pronunciation

/bləʊvɪˈeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bloviation.wav /bloʊvɪˈeɪʃən/

Word forms

bloviation bloviations

Etymology

From bloviate + -ion.

Related words

bloviate bloviating bloviator
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