SINCE 1828
blithering
adjective
blith·er·ing
| \ ˈblit͟h-riŋ
, ˈbli-t͟hə-\
, ˈbli-t͟hə-\
Definition of blithering
: 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
Other Words from blithering
blitheringly
\ ˈblit͟h-riŋ-lē
, ˈbli-t͟hə- \
adverb
, ˈbli-t͟hə- \
adverb
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blithering
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of blithering
informal
: very foolish or stupid
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