Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

windbag

noun
/ˈwɪnd.bæɡ/
Definition
A person who talks at length but says little of value.
Examples
  • Despite being a great speaker, many consider him a windbag due to his tendency to repeat himself.
  • The meeting was dominated by one windbag who went on and on without making any real point.
Meaning
Typically used to describe someone who boasts or speaks excessively without saying anything meaningful.
Synonyms
  • blowhard
  • boastful person
  • braggart
  • talkative person