blah

UK: blɑː | US: blɑː

Definition

  1. n. meaningless or trivial talk; empty chatter

  2. n. (informal) used to represent speech that is dull, vague, or uninteresting

  3. adj. (informal) dull, uninteresting, or nonsensical

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Etymology

"Blah" is an onomatopoeic word imitating the sound of meaningless or monotonous speech. First recorded in the early 20th century, it likely emerged as a playful reduplication (e.g., "blah-blah-blah") to mock tedious conversation. Its informal usage reflects a universal human tendency to dismiss trivial talk with vocalized filler sounds.

Examples

  1. The meeting was full of corporate blah about synergy and KPIs.

  2. She tuned out his blah and scrolled through her phone.

  3. "Blah, blah, blah," he muttered, imitating his boss's rambling speech.

  4. The article was just a bunch of blah with no real substance.

  5. After hours of political blah, the audience grew restless.