Blithering

Pronunciation: /ˈblɪðərɪŋ/

Definitions of blithering

adjective characterized by nonsensical or meaningless talk or words

Example Sentences

A1 He's a blithering idiot.

A2 She rambled on in a blithering manner.

B1 The blithering fool couldn't even tie his own shoes.

B2 I can't stand listening to his blithering nonsense.

C1 Her blithering incompetence was evident to everyone in the room.

C2 The blithering politician's speech was met with ridicule and disbelief.

Examples of blithering in a Sentence

formal The blithering fool continued to ramble on about topics he knew nothing about.

informal I can't stand listening to that blithering idiot anymore.

slang Stop being such a blithering moron!

figurative Her mind was a blithering mess after the stressful day.

Grammatical Forms of blithering

• past tense: blithered
• plural: blitherings
• comparative: more blithering
• superlative: most blithering
• present tense: blither
• future tense: will blither
• perfect tense: have blithered
• continuous tense: is blithering
• singular: blithering
• positive degree: blithering
• infinitive: to blither
• gerund: blithering
• participle: blithered

Origin and Evolution of blithering

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'blithering' originated from the Old English word 'blīþering', which is derived from the word 'blīþe' meaning happy or cheerful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'blithering' shifted from cheerful to senseless or foolish, often used in a derogatory manner to describe someone who is speaking nonsense or acting in a foolish manner.