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Blah (noun) means Meaningless or empty talk, especially when repeated to show it isn't worth listening to closely. Example: “The politician's speech was mostly blah, with very little real information in it.”
noun
1
Meaningless or empty talk, especially when repeated to show it isn't worth listening to closely.
"The politician's speech was mostly blah, with very little real information in it."
"He went on with the usual corporate blah about "synergy.""
"Skip past the small talk — I don't need the blah, just the facts."
adj
1
Dull, unenthusiastic, or lacking energy or interest.
"The film got great reviews, but I thought it was a bit blah."
"I've been feeling kind of blah all week."
"The restaurant's food was pretty blah compared to the reviews."
intj
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Used repeated ("blah, blah, blah") to stand in for talk being skipped over as boring or unimportant.
"The speaker went on about goals and values, blah blah blah, and nobody listened."
""Blah, blah, blah," she muttered while her manager read out the rules again."
""And then she said blah, blah, blah, and I just stopped listening.""
How to use blah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoring, meaningless talk — or a low-energy, unenthusiastic feeling or quality.
When to use it
Very informal; common in speech but rarely used in formal writing.
Common pairings
blah, blah, blah
feel blah
the usual blah
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Word forms
- Plural
- blahs
- Third person singular
- blahs
- Past tense
- blahed
- Comparative
- more blah
- Superlative
- most blah
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The politician's speech was mostly _____, with very little real information in it.
Etymology
An imitative word from the 1910s–40s, echoing the sound of meaningless chatter.
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What does “blah” mean?
The word “blah” means meaningless or empty talk, especially when repeated to show it isn't worth listening to closely. In plain terms, boring, meaningless talk — or a low-energy, unenthusiastic feeling or quality.
How do you pronounce “blah”?
“Blah” is pronounced blah (/blɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “blah” in a sentence?
Here is “blah” used in a sentence: “He went on with the usual corporate blah about "synergy.".”
What part of speech is “blah”?
Depending on how it is used, “blah” can be a noun, an adjective and an intj.
Where does the word “blah” come from?
The word “blah” dates back to around 1910. An imitative word from the 1910s–40s, echoing the sound of meaningless chatter.
Is “blah” a common word?
“Blah” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blah” have?
“Blah” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: meaningless or empty talk, especially when repeated to show it isn't worth listening to closely.
Is "blah" formal or informal?
"Blah" is informal and conversational, suited to casual speech and messaging. In formal writing, words such as "dull," "uninspiring," or "empty talk" fit better.
What is the difference between "blah" and "meh"?
Both are informal, but "blah" describes a dull, flat, or low-energy feeling, or empty talk, while "meh" expresses indifference toward something in particular. "Meh" is like a shrug, whereas "blah" is more about flatness or lack of spark.
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