Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bag-of-wind
noun
/bæɡ əv wɪnd/
Definition
A bag-of-wind refers to a person or a thing that is deemed to be full of empty talk or insubstantial ideas.
Examples
- Despite his grand speeches, many viewed him as just a bag-of-wind.
- The politician’s promises turned out to be merely a bag-of-wind, lacking real substance.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe someone who talks a lot without saying anything meaningful, similar to being full of hot air.
Synonyms
- windbag
- empty talker
- blowhard
- hot air
