Geschwätz — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blarney noun Smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.
- chatter noun Talk that goes on and on without saying much of substance.
- claptrap noun Talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
- gab noun Idle talk or chatter.
- prate noun Chatter that has no real point or meaning.
- rigmarole noun A lengthy, involved and formal process.
- twaddle noun Silly talk or writing that means nothing.
Senses
Geschwätz is used for these senses in English:
- blarney Mindless chatter.
- chatter Talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk.
- claptrap Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
- gab Idle chatter.
- prate Talk to little purpose; trifling talk; unmeaningful loquacity.
- rigmarole (dated) Confused and incoherent talk; nonsense.
- twaddle (uncountable) Empty or silly idle talk or writing; nonsense, rubbish. [from 1782.]
blarney — full definition
- noun Smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.
- verb To win someone over with flattering, persuasive talk.
chatter — full definition
- noun Talk that goes on and on without saying much of substance.
- noun A rapid, rattling sound, as from vibration or teeth knocking together.
- verb To talk quickly and casually about unimportant things.
- verb To rattle or click rapidly, as teeth in the cold or a tool vibrating.
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