"Windbag" dates to the 19th century and comes from the literal idea of a bag full of air, used metaphorically for someone full of empty talk. It came to describe people who talk excessively without substance or value. The term appears in political commentary, casual insults, and humor. It is derogatory but not vulgar.

What is the origin of the term "windbag" and how is it used?

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