Blethering

/ˈblɛðərɪŋ/ verb, adjective

Definition

The act of talking at length foolishly or the quality of being full of foolish rambling talk.

Etymology

Scottish 'blether' plus present participle suffix '-ing'. Actively used in Scottish English literature and conversation.

Kelly Says

Scots would complain about 'blethering on'—it's not just talking, it's specifically the aggravating way someone goes on without saying anything useful. It's a word that made people laugh while they complained!

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