to indulge in empty talk; boastful rhetoric
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to talk in a grandiose, boastful, or impractical way
literaryCarries a strongly critical tone, implying the talk is empty, unrealistic, and pretentious. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
They don't take action, they are just there indulging in empty talk about ideals.
He often boasts about his youthful achievements, but few people believe him.
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The report is full of empty, grandiose talk and lacks concrete data to support it.
noun
grandiose and impractical talk; boastful rhetoric
literaryRefers specifically to the speech content itself, which is considered unrealistic, boastful, or pretentious.
His promises are nothing but worthless, grandiose talk.
What we need is not a politician's boastful rhetoric, but a practical and feasible plan.
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Those theories sound great, but in the end, they all amount to vague, impractical talk.