hot air

noun

: empty talk

Synonyms of hot air

• rhetoric
• gasconade
• fanfaronade
• brag
• chatter
• magniloquence
• rant

Examples of hot air in a Sentence

She's full of hot air.

his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard

Recent Examples on the Web

In the early 20th century, physicist Victor Hess discovered cosmic rays aboard hot air balloons. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Proper ventilation helps hot air escape and lets cooler air in, which can regulate attic temperatures and reduce strain on your HVAC system, Hicks says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026

Blimp are actually one of the safest ways to travel, given their slow speed and ability to be maneuvered almost like a hot air balloon should engines quit while in the air. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

The annual Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is set to fly hot air balloons during the first week of September. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hot air

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

hot air

noun

: empty talk