Blether

Blether

BLETH-er ˈblɛðər
Noun

Inane chat.

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
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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