Meaning of bloviate in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈbloʊviˌeɪt/

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1. Verb

   bloviate

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: perhaps from blow

   Definitions

   1. orate verbosely and windily

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• blouse
• blot out
• blotto
• blotting paper
• bloviate
• blow
• blow-by-blow
• blow-dry
• blowback