I. ˈbla-thər intransitive verb
( blath·ered ; blath·er·ing -th(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: Old Norse blathra; akin to Middle High German blōdern to chatter
Date: 1524
: to talk foolishly at length — often used with on
• blath·er·er -thər-ər noun
II. noun
Date: 1719
1. : voluble nonsensical or inconsequential talk or writing
2. : stir , commotion