Gas

Gas

GAS ɡas
Noun

Idle talk or boasting.

Example Sentences

"All gas."
"Talking gas."

Etymology & History

Victorian term for empty talk. Hot air.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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