gasbag

== English == === Etymology === From gas +‎ bag. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡæs.bæɡ/ Hyphenation: gas‧bag === Noun === gasbag (plural gasbags) A bag or bladder to hold a reservoir of gas, as in a hot-air balloon. (by extension) A lighter-than-air aircraft; a balloon or dirigible. (figuratively, derogatory) A person who is overly garrulous or prone to making empty, unsupportable statements; a windbag. ==== Synonyms ==== (person): blowhard (both senses): windbag ==== Derived terms ==== gasbaggery ==== Translations ==== === Verb === gasbag (third-person singular simple present gasbags, present participle gasbagging, simple past and past participle gasbagged) (informal, intransitive) To speak foolishly, pompously, or at length; to blather.