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blatherskite

[blath-er-skahyt]

noun:

a person who speaks rapidly but says little of substance

Explanation

A blatherskite talks quickly and confidently, yet leaves you wondering what was actually said. You know the type who fills every pause with chatter but never quite lands a point. The word has Scottish roots and has been poking fun at empty talkers since the 1600s. A conversation with a blatherskite can leave you more exhausted than informed.

Example: The blatherskite talked for an hour without mentioning the actual project we needed to discuss.

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