windbag Meaning & Definition
ˈwin(d)-ˌbag
What Does Windbag Mean?
As a noun, windbag means an exhaustively talkative person.
Quick Facts About Windbag
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwin(d)-ˌbag/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | gasbag, babbler and blabber |
| Plural | windbags |
| First known use | 1842 |
Windbag Definition (Noun)
- an exhaustively talkative person
Synonyms of Windbag
gasbagbabblerblabberblabbermouthblowhardcacklerchatterboxchattererconversationalistgabblerjabbererjaymagpiemotormouthprattlertalkerbag of windbloviator
Windbag synonyms and antonyms →Windbag in a Sentence
with a windbag like that, who needs a wind farm to meet our energy needs?
Word Forms & Grammar
windbag
windbags
windbag (plural windbags)
windbag (third-person singular simple present windbags, present participle windbagging, simple past and past participle windbagged)
Origin of Windbag
From Middle English wyndbagge, equivalent to wind + bag.
First Known Use
1842
Pronouncing Windbag
Windbag is pronounced /ˈwin(d)-ˌbag/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (win(d)).
Frequently Asked Questions About Windbag
What part of speech is windbag?
Windbag is a noun.
What is another word for windbag?
You can replace windbag with words such as gasbag, babbler and blabber. See the full list of windbag synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of windbag?
The plural of windbag is windbags.