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hot air

noun

Definition of hot air

as in rhetoric

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

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language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere her campaign promise to "fight for the people" showed a taste for stale hot air

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Recent Examples of hot air In the early 20th century, physicist Victor Hess discovered cosmic rays aboard hot air balloons. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 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 What is the best time of year to see hot air balloons in Cappadocia? — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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 See All Example Sentences for hot air

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The announcement comes after months of escalating rhetoric from the president, who has repeatedly threatened to take over the territory citing national security purposes.

— Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
One day, there was menacing rhetoric on Truth Social; the next, memes on X of penguins.

— Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rhetoric

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One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Harvind Singh, the CEO of a consulting engineering firm in Chicago, didn't start keeping a brag log until mid-career.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2026

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There’s talk amongst the crowd about the album, but nothing as loud or abrasive as the chatter happening online about everything from her album cover to her single choices to her strong, vocal opinions about her album cover and single choices.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026
And for all the chatter, Jenna and Val’s first routine kind of falls flat anyway.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of chatter

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Rein in your LinkedIn rants Getting recruited is the second most common way people get a new job, so make sure your LinkedIn profile is polished and professional, Dilber says — and not a place to vent.

— Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Comedian Tim Dillon went on a fiery rant in defense of actress Sydney Sweeney, who came under fire for a nearly nude advertisement for the sports prediction market company Novig.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

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