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blah

/blɑː/

Meanings
noun
Nonsense; drivel; idle, meaningless talk.

Examples :

"The meeting was just a lot of blah about budgets and spreadsheets; I didn't understand half of it. "
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interjection
(When spoken repeatedly, often three times in succession: blah blah blah!) Imitative of idle, meaningless talk; used sometimes in a slightly derogatory manner to mock or downplay another's words, or to show disinterest in a diatribe, rant, instructions, unsolicited advice, parenting, etc. Also used when recalling and retelling another's words, as a substitute for the portions of the speech deemed irrelevant.

Examples :

"My dad started telling me about car maintenance, but after "check the oil, check the tires," it was just blah blah blah, I wasn't really listening. "
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Related Words

Illustration maintenance

maintenance noun

/ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/

Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

"Regular maintenance of the school's computers ensures they are always working properly. "

Illustration uninteresting

uninteresting adjective

/ʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ /ʌnˈɪntərɪstɪŋ/

Arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.

"The history lecture was so uninteresting that I almost fell asleep. "

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representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

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spreadsheets noun

/ˈspɹɛdʃiːts/

A sheet of paper, marked with a grid, in which financial data is recorded and totals calculated manually.

"Before computers, accountants used large spreadsheets to track income and expenses by hand. "

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unsolicited adjective

/ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/

Not requested, welcome or invited.

"People have become very frustrated with unsolicited sales calls."

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dissatisfaction noun

/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

Unhappiness or discontent

"My dissatisfaction with the school's new lunch menu was clear in my grumpy sighs. "

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disinterest noun

/dɪsˈɪntɹɛst/

A lack of interest.

"She eyed him over her martini with cool disinterest."

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meaningless adjective

/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ /ˈmiːnɪŋlɪs/

Lacking meaning.

"The word "gugugu" is meaningless in English."

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frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "