Blatherskite

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈblæðərˌskaɪt/

Definitions of blatherskite

noun a person who talks at great length without making much sense

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is such a blatherskite, always talking nonstop.

A2 The teacher scolded the blatherskite student for disrupting the class with their constant chatter.

B1 The politician was labeled a blatherskite by his opponents for his empty promises and lack of substance in his speeches.

B2 The author's new book was criticized as being nothing more than blatherskite, lacking any real depth or insight.

C1 The renowned scientist dismissed the conspiracy theorist's claims as mere blatherskite, not based on any scientific evidence.

C2 The CEO refused to listen to the blatherskite of the marketing team, demanding concrete data and results instead.

Examples of blatherskite in a Sentence

formal The professor dismissed the student's argument as mere blatherskite.

informal Stop talking blatherskite and get to the point.

slang I can't stand that guy, he's always spouting blatherskite.

figurative Her mind was a whirlwind of blatherskite, making it hard to focus.

Grammatical Forms of blatherskite

past tense

blatherskited

plural

blatherskites

comparative

more blatherskite

superlative

most blatherskite

present tense

blatherskites

future tense

will blatherskite

perfect tense

has blatherskited

continuous tense

is blatherskiting

singular

blatherskite

positive degree

blatherskite

infinitive

to blatherskite

gerund

blatherskiting

participle

blatherskited

Origin and Evolution of blatherskite

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: Scottish
Story behind the word: The word 'blatherskite' originated in Scotland.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who talks nonsense or idle chatter, the word 'blatherskite' has evolved to also refer to someone who is boastful or full of hot air.