gasbag

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Definition:

The word "gasbag" has two main meanings:

Usage Instructions:

• When using "gasbag" to describe a person, it is informal and sometimes a bit rude. You usually use this in casual conversation, often to express annoyance about someone who talks too much.

Examples:

1. Literal: "When we filled the gasbag of the balloon, it started to rise into the sky."
2. Figurative: "I tried to enjoy the party, but there was one gasbag who wouldn’t stop talking about his stamp collection!"

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "gasbag" can be used to critique someone’s style of communication, especially in academic or professional settings, where clear and concise communication is valued.

Word Variants:

The term "gasbag" doesn’t have many direct variants, but you can use it in different forms: - Gasbagging (verb): The act of talking excessively or at length, often about unimportant matters. - Example: "Stop gasbagging and let someone else speak!"

Different Meaning:

In some contexts, especially in aviation or science, "gasbag" can refer to any container designed to hold gas, but this is less common in everyday language.

Synonyms:

For the figurative meaning, some synonyms include: - Windbag - Blabbermouth - Chatterbox - Talker

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t direct idioms or phrasal verbs that include "gasbag," but you might say: - "Talk someone's ear off" means to talk excessively to someone. - "Run off at the mouth" means to talk a lot, often without thinking about what you’re saying.

Conclusion:

"Gasbag" can describe both a physical object (like a balloon) and a person who talks too much about boring things.

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Noun

1. the bag containing the gas in a balloon
2. a boring person who talks a great deal about uninteresting topics

Synonyms

• envelope
• windbag