What does "bloviator" mean?

One who habitually bloviates; a pompous, opinionated, typically voluble commentator.

Bloviator

Q: What is a synonym for "bloviator"?

Common synonyms include: babblemouth, blabbermouth, blatherskite, blowhard, chatterbox, motormouth.

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Noun

1
One who habitually bloviates; a pompous, opinionated, typically voluble commentator.
"When the bloviators attempt to disturb the proceedings of this Convention, they will be allowed to proceed without any further or more particular notice."

Synonyms

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babblemouth blabbermouth blatherskite blowhard chatterbox motormouth

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"When the bloviators attempt to disturb the proceedings of this Convention, they will be allowed to proceed without any further or more particular notice."

Etymology

1850, US, Ohio, as bloviate + -or.

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