noun
windbag
WIHND-bag
Windbag (noun) means someone who talks a great deal, often pompously, without saying much of substance. Example: “The meeting dragged on because of one long-winded old windbag.”
noun
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Someone who talks a great deal, often pompously, without saying much of substance.
"The meeting dragged on because of one long-winded old windbag."
How to use windbag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly insulting word for someone who talks too much and too pompously.
When to use it
Informal and a bit dismissive.
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Word forms
- Plural
- windbags
- Third person singular
- windbags
- Past tense
- windbagged
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The meeting dragged on because of one long-winded old _____.
Etymology
From wind (in the sense of hot air) + bag — literally "a bag of wind".
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “windbag” mean?
The word “windbag” means someone who talks a great deal, often pompously, without saying much of substance. In plain terms, a mildly insulting word for someone who talks too much and too pompously.
How do you pronounce “windbag”?
“Windbag” is pronounced WIHND-bag (/ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “windbag” in a sentence?
Here is “windbag” used in a sentence: “The meeting dragged on because of one long-winded old windbag.”
What is another word for “windbag”?
Words with a similar meaning to “windbag” include gasbag, bag of wind and bloviator.
What part of speech is “windbag”?
“Windbag” is a noun.
