bloviation
(US, possibly, originally, Ohio, informal) A boastful or pompous manner of speaking or writing; a lengthy discourse delivered in that manner.
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(US, possibly, originally, Ohio, informal) A boastful or pompous manner of speaking or writing; a lengthy discourse delivered in that manner.
For doing my duty, I claim no credit—I seek no “bloviations”—I ask for no sacrifices—I desire no ovations— [...]
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