blates

== English == === Etymology === Clipping of blatantly + -s (hypocoristic suffix). Compare obvs (“obviously”). === Pronunciation === === Adverb === blates (not comparable) (UK, slang) Blatantly; certainly, obviously. ==== References ==== The Guardian, 2007 [1] === Anagrams === Bestla, ablest, ablets, bastle, belast, bleats, stable, tables == Old English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈblɑː.tes/ === Adjective === blātes strong genitive masculine/neuter singular of blāt