windbag

noun
UK: /ˈwɪndbæɡ/
US: /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

  1. A person who talks a lot but doesn't say anything important or interesting.

    1. He is such a windbag, I can't stand listening to him.
    2. The politician proved to be a windbag, making promises he couldn't keep and boring everyone.

Synonyms

chatterbox blatherskite gasbag

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "windbag" is /ˈwɪndbæɡ/ in British English and /ˈwɪndbæɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "windbag": chatterbox, blatherskite, gasbag.

Example usage of "windbag": "He is such a windbag, I can't stand listening to him.". More examples on the page.