blathering

Example Sentences

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And don’t be surprised if I think you’re a blathering chucklehead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

I thought of how Sam Donaldson or, God forbid, Helen Thomas, would have reacted to such blathering and I knew once again that the other problem in Washington is us — the press.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2022

“I was letting off steam and it was more online blathering than anything,” he said.

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2021

Then, when he’s wrong, which is often enough, we have to hear him blathering apologies and falling all over himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2020

“It was a mess. That blathering sailor pushed her to the front of the line. It drew more attention.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys