English

Noun

bloviation ‎(plural bloviations)

1. a lengthy discourse in a pompous or boastful manner
   • 1850, Rep. Deb. & Proc. Convent. for Revision Constit. State of Ohio (1851) 640/1:^[1]

     For doing my duty, I claim no credit—I seek no ‘bloviations’—I ask for no sacrifices—I desire no ovations.

Related terms

• bloviator

References

1. 1 2 “In Defense of Harding the Bloviator”, Ben Zimmer, Word Routes: Exploring the Pathways of our Lexicon, July 29, 2010