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blether

bleth·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bleth -er]
    • /ˈblɛð ər/
    • /ˈble.ðə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bleth -er]
    • /ˈblɛð ər/

Definitions of blether word

  • abbreviation BLETHER blather 3
  • noun blether (chiefly Northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland) Alternative spelling of blather. 0
  • verb blether (chiefly Northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland) Alternative spelling of blather. 0
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Parts of speech for Blether

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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blether popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for blether

noun blether

  • scandal — a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.
  • hearsay — unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge: I pay no attention to hearsay.
  • chitchat — Chitchat is informal talk about things that are not very important.
  • tale — a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story: a tale about Lincoln's dog.
  • conversation — If you have a conversation with someone, you talk with them, usually in an informal situation.

verb blether

  • blab — If someone blabs about something secret, they tell people about it.
  • hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
  • jaw — a swelling wave of water; billow.
  • intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
  • imply — implies
All 54 Synonyms of blether

Antonyms for blether

noun blether

  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
  • fact — Fully Automated Compiling Technique

verb blether

  • conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
  • hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
All 5 Antonyms of blether

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