Blatherskite is a noun that refers to a person who talks a lot, often in a foolish or nonsensical way. It can also refer to the nonsensical or empty talk itself. The term originated in the US in the early 19th century from the Scottish word "bletherskate," which means "foolish fellow". Some examples of the word in use include "a Scottish uncle who regards any pronouncement from the government as ignorable blatherskite" and "a person given to voluble, empty talk".