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- [wind-bag]
- /ˈwɪndˌbæg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wind-bag]
- /ˈwɪndˌbæg/
Definitions of windbaggery word
- noun windbaggery Informal. an empty, voluble, pretentious talker. 1
- noun windbaggery the bag of a bagpipe. 0
- noun windbaggery lengthy talk or discussion with little or no interesting content 0
- noun windbaggery The behaviour of a windbag; excessive or pompous speech; blather. 0
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Origin of windbaggery
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at wind1, bag
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Parts of speech for Windbaggery
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windbaggery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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