gasbag

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Pronunciation

• (RP, GA) IPA: /ˈɡæsbæɡ/

Noun

gasbag (plural gasbags)

1. A bag or bladder to hold a reservoir of gas, as in a hot-air balloon.
2. (figuratively) A person who is overly garrulous or prone to making empty, unsupportable statements; a windbag.

Synonyms

• (person) blowhard
• (both senses) windbag

Translations

• German: Gassack

Verb

gasbag (gasbags, present participle gasbagging; past and past participle gasbagged)

1. (intransitive) To speak foolishly, pompously, or at length; to blather.

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