blather vs talk through one's hat

blather

verb
  • To say (something foolish or nonsensical); to say (something) in a foolish or overly verbose way. 

  • To talk rapidly without making much sense. 

noun
  • Nonsensical or foolish talk. 

talk through one's hat

verb
  • To assert something as true or valid; to bluff. 

  • To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts. 

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