What does windbag mean?
Windbag means (archaic) Bellows for an organ..
Windbag
/ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ · noun
Meaning
(archaic) Bellows for an organ..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) Bellows for an organ.
- (mildly derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.
- To talk pompously or excessively.
Example Sentences
Some windbag. Hell, ain't I seen your kind before? ... Some bag of wind. You're just hot air, that's all.
"Do you hear that, Ryan? Your mommy is being a pontificating windbag."
Synonyms for windbag
Antonyms for windbag
Related Words
Word Forms
- windbags
- windbagging
- windbagged
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for windbag?
Common synonyms include gasbag, bag of wind, bloviator.
What is the opposite of windbag?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use windbag in a sentence?
Some windbag. Hell, ain't I seen your kind before? ... Some bag of wind. You're just hot air, that's all.
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