Inane chat.
Blether
BLETH-er
ˈblɛðər
Noun
Example Sentences
"Stop yer blether!"
"We had a good blether over tea."
Etymology & History
From Old Norse "blaðra" meaning to talk nonsense or babble. Standard in Scots language since medieval times, referring to idle gossip or meaningless talk.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
Medieval
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Formality
informal
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