Meaning of the word bloviate in English

What does bloviate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bloviate

US /ˈbloʊ.vi.eɪt/
UK /ˈbləʊ.vi.eɪt/

Verb

to talk at length in an inflated or pompous way

Example:
He tends to bloviate about politics for hours.
The professor would often bloviate during his lectures, losing the students' attention.