ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Windbag

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Windbag is a noun meaning (mildly derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.

Meaning

(mildly derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.

More Meanings

  1. To talk pompously or excessively.
  2. (archaic) Bellows for an organ.

Example Sentences

"Do you hear that, Ryan? Your mommy is being a pontificating windbag."
Some windbag. Hell, ain't I seen your kind before? ... Some bag of wind. You're just hot air, that's all.

Word Forms

Synonyms for windbag

Depending on context, synonyms include gasbag, bloviator.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gasbag, gabber, bore, winker, wind-bell, bellows.

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