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blah

Blah (noun) means Meaningless or empty talk, especially when repeated to show it isn't worth listening to closely. Example: “He went on with the usual corporate blah about "synergy.”

noun

Meaningless or empty talk, especially when repeated to show it isn't worth listening to closely.

"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

Dull, unenthusiastic, or lacking energy or interest.

"I've been feeling kind of blah all week."

"The restaurant's food was pretty blah compared to the reviews."

intj

Used repeated ("blah, blah, blah") to stand in for talk being skipped over as boring or unimportant.

""And then she said blah, blah, blah, and I just stopped listening.""

How to use blah

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

more blah comparative, blahed past tense, blahs plural, blahs singular, most blah superlative

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Etymology

An imitative word from the 1910s–40s, echoing the sound of meaningless chatter.

· First attested 1910

Class of 1910 blah joined the language around 1910.

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Synonyms

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dull flat listless lifeless uninspiring drivel

Related words

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Rhymes for blah

lah

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Frequently asked questions

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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