blaterate

Blaterate is a rarely used English verb meaning to speak at length in a foolish, rambling, or overly verbose manner; to engage in blather.

Etymology and usage context: The term is not widely attested in major dictionaries and is generally treated as a nonce word or neologism. It appears to be a blend of “blather” and the productive suffix “-ate” that forms verbs; thus to blaterate = to blather at length. Its use is almost exclusively informal and humorous, often in online writing or conversational satire.

Usage examples: “He blaterated on about his travel plans for an hour.” “Don’t blaterate—get to the point.” In most contexts it carries a playful or mildly pejorative tone and is best understood as lighthearted or facetious language rather than formal prose.

Related terms and notes: Blaterate is conceptually linked to other verbose or nonsensical talk words such as blather, prattle, yammer, and ramble. As a nonce word, its acceptance varies by audience and setting, and it is generally avoided in formal writing where clear and concise expression is preferred.