noun
gasbag
Gasbag (noun) means a large bag that holds gas, for example inside a hot-air balloon.
noun
1
A large bag that holds gas, for example inside a hot-air balloon.
2
An aircraft that flies by being filled with a gas lighter than air, such as a balloon or airship.
3
(informal) A person who talks constantly, often saying things that mean little or cannot be backed up.
"Most, however, do real work, undistracted by meetings and gasbag colleagues."
— , Out of sight, out of mind: People who work from home are less likely to be promoted (2012)
"You would think the fate of civilization itself rested on the outcome of my trial, based on some of those gasbags who were only too happy to speculate, postulate and pontificate about my situation."
— J. Butler Cox, Providence of Mercy (2012)
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Etymology
Made up of gas plus bag.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of gasbag?
"gasbag" (noun) means a large bag that holds gas, for example inside a hot-air balloon.
What is another word for gasbag?
Other words for "gasbag" include envelope, windbag.
What are the different meanings of gasbag?
"gasbag" has 3 main meanings: 1. A large bag that holds gas, for example inside a hot-air balloon; 2. An aircraft that flies by being filled with a gas lighter than air, such as a balloon or airship; 3. (informal) A person who talks constantly, often saying things that mean little or cannot be backed up.
