English

Noun

bloviator ‎(plural bloviators)

1. One who habitually bloviates; a pompous, opinionated, typically voluble commentator.
   • 1850, Rep. Deb. & Proc. Convent. for Revision Constit. State of Ohio (1851) 642/1:^[1]

     When the bloviators attempt to disturb the proceedings of this Convention, they will be allowed to proceed without any further or more particular notice.

Synonyms

• windbag

Related terms

• bloviation

See also

• jargoneer

References

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