Meanings
nounbloviator (plural bloviators)
plural bloviators
- One who habitually bloviates; a pompous, opinionated, typically voluble commentator.
When the bloviators attempt to disturb the proceedings of this Convention, they will be allowed to proceed without any further or more particular notice.
1850, Rep. Deb. & Proc. Convent. for Revision Constit. State of Ohio (1851) 642/1Synonyms: windbag
Synonyms & antonyms
nounOne who habitually bloviates; a pompous, opinionated, typically voluble commentator.
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Origin
From bloviate + -or. First attested in 1850 (see quotation).
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