Bloviation

Origin

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

“In Defense of Harding the Bloviator”, Ben Zimmer, Word Routes: Exploring the Pathways of our Lexicon, July 29, 2010

Full definition of bloviation

Noun

1. a lengthy discourse in a pompous or boastful manner
• 1850, Rep. Deb. & Proc. Convent. for Revision Constit. State of Ohio (1851) 640/1:For doing my duty, I claim no credit—I seek no ‘bloviations’—I ask for no sacrifices—I desire no ovations.

Related terms

• bloviator