blithering
adjective
blith·er·ing
ˈbli-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈblit͟h-
: talking foolishly
a blithering idiot
: marked by or consisting of foolish or nonsensical words
I wrote short stories that were blithering messes, romantic slop.—
Thomas King
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When laws and regulations drive up the cost of utilities to the point where huge numbers of Californians can’t keep up with the bills, the government’s response has not been to rethink the blithering idiocy that caused the problem.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
Misdiagnosed by Dennis as a blithering NPC, Marcie turns out to be the emotional turnkey for the entire movie — even more so than Roman and Rocky’s mom (Lauren Graham), who pops in just long enough to suggest that losing a twin might sting with the same intensity as losing a child.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
There are few cinematic experiences this year as enjoyable as watching Bella turn him into a blithering wreck of a man.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2023
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Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
Misdiagnosed by Dennis as a blithering NPC, Marcie turns out to be the emotional turnkey for the entire movie — even more so than Roman and Rocky’s mom (Lauren Graham), who pops in just long enough to suggest that losing a twin might sting with the same intensity as losing a child.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
There are few cinematic experiences this year as enjoyable as watching Bella turn him into a blithering wreck of a man.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2023
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“Blithering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blithering. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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