blithering
adjective
blith·er·ing
ˈbli-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈblit͟h-
: talking foolishly
a blithering idiot
: marked by or consisting of foolish or nonsensical words
I wrote short stories that were blithering messes, romantic slop.—
Thomas King
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Misdiagnosed by Dennis as a blithering NPC, Marcie turns out to be the emotional turnkey for the entire movie — even more so than Roman and Rocky’s mom (Lauren Graham), who pops in just long enough to suggest that losing a twin might sting with the same intensity as losing a child.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
There are few cinematic experiences this year as enjoyable as watching Bella turn him into a blithering wreck of a man.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2023
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
There are few cinematic experiences this year as enjoyable as watching Bella turn him into a blithering wreck of a man.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2023
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“Blithering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blithering. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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