Blithering

/ˈblɪðərɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Talking foolishly or nonsensically; often used as a mild insult to describe someone who is not making sense.

Etymology

From 'blither,' which comes from Old Norse 'blīðra' meaning cheerful, but the meaning shifted to describe empty, foolish chatter. It's primarily used in British English.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'blithering idiot' became famous from Basil Fawlty's rants on the British sitcom 'Fawlty Towers'—the word perfectly captures frustrated exasperation without being too harsh!

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