bloviation

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /bləʊvɪˈeɪʃən/
• (GA) IPA: /bloʊvɪˈeɪʃən/

Noun

bloviation

1. (US, possibly, originally, Ohio, informal) A boastful or pompous manner of speaking or writing; a lengthy discourse#Noun|discourse delivered in that manner. [from mid 19th c.]

Related terms

• bloviate
• bloviating
• bloviator

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