Blither
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈblɪðə/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Blither is a verb meaning (intransitive, informal or UK, dialectal) To talk foolishly; to blather.
Meaning
(intransitive, informal or UK, dialectal) To talk foolishly; to blather.
More Meanings
- (informal or UK, dialectal, uncountable) Foolish or nonsensical talk; blather; (countable) an instance of this.
- (countable, by extension, derogatory, dated) A foolish person; a fool, an idiot.
- comparative form of blithe: more blithe
Example Sentences
If he was to blither, it was only fair that she should bleat back.
He called you man, but he blithered a lot, you would hardly heed at all what he said— […]
Andrews was blithering now. It was sad, really, to watch a skilled professional sink so quickly into the quagmire.
Personality is what I am aiming at, not mere manners. That is not strong enough for a man who "blithers" as you do.
Word Forms
- blithers
- blithering
- blithered
Synonyms for blither
Depending on context, synonyms include blether, alcatote, asshat, arsehole, asshole, berk.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include smatter, blather, babble, blether, blabber, blatter.
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