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noun

Definition of blither

as in nonsense

language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense a boss who isn't inclined to accept any blither on why something isn't finished on time

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verb

as in to blather

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As André Van Peteghem, Dumont cast Fabrice Luchini, whose dialectical extravagance and theatrical exuberance lend his character, a blithering sybaritic fop, the pathos of a physical infirmity matched by the physical comedy of the accident-prone. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2017

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Seeing her daughter in that state, babbling nonsense and barely able to stand, Letizia had goggled with the watery eyes of a sickly old lady.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
As the latest chapter in the epic British-American poem known as Fleetwood Mac,Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks are back to tolerating each other’s nonsense in a sexy way.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of nonsense

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Their nonstop blathering didn’t quite drown out the performances, although a number of presenters and winners struggled to be heard over the din.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026
The nature of the American political system propagates scads of lawyers and poseurs who blather on endlessly, promising everything and delivering little.

— Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of blather

Noun

Eating plenty of nutrient-rich foods like nuts, berries, fish and leafy greens can lower inflammation.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Aug. 2026
Again, that doesn’t really bother me because super-heavy energy recuperation drives me nuts, but there’s no practical reason the vehicle simply can’t retain that choice.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of nuts

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Marcy had her hair tied up with a bow made from nylon cord and was bent over a fold-up kitchen counter rearranging wet garbage.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Polls show Farage is still likely to win, but that Count Binface — a spoof candidate who wears a garbage pail on his head — may get around 20-percent of the vote.

— Lauren Frayer, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

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