Gasbags

/ˈɡæzbæɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gasbag; multiple people who talk excessively without meaningful content.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of gasbag, formed by adding the 's' suffix. Maintains the same metaphorical meaning as the singular form, referring to containers of excessive speech.

Kelly Says

The plural 'gasbags' appears frequently in political and social commentary—when a group of talkative people gather, English speakers instinctively reach for this colorful collective noun!

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