noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A boastful or pompous manner of speaking or writing; a lengthy discourse delivered in that manner. US, countable, informal, possibly, uncountable

   "For doing my duty, I claim no credit—I seek no “bloviations”—I ask for no sacrifices—I desire no ovations— [...]"

Example

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"For doing my duty, I claim no credit—I seek no “bloviations”—I ask for no sacrifices—I desire no ovations— [...]"

Etymology

From bloviate + -ion.

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