The Soviet system of connections and social relationships; one's social or business network (in Russian or Soviet society).
To talk inconsiderately; blab.
To cry, as a calf or sheep; bleat.
To utter loudly or foolishly; blurt.
To produce an overrich or overblown sound on a brass instrument such as a trumpet, trombone, or tuba.
To make a senseless noise.
Bashful, sheepish.
Dull, stupid.