Last Updated：2025/11/21

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Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

gasbag

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Source Word

gasbag

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɡæs.bæɡ/

broadly figuratively

Japanese Meaning

熱気球などで気体を保持するための袋または膀胱として用いられるもの / 比喩的に、軽量な航空機、特に気球や飛行船を指す

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The crew inspected the gasbag for leaks before inflating the balloon.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

乗組員は気球を膨らませる前に、漏れがないかガス袋を点検した。

Sense（1）

A bag or bladder to hold a reservoir of gas, as in a hot-air balloon.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Sense（2）

(by extension) A lighter-than-air aircraft; a balloon or dirigible.

Sense（3）

(figuratively) A person who is overly garrulous or prone to making empty, unsupportable statements; a windbag.

Not that the Reverend James is absolutely a pretentious gasbag any more than Marchbanks is an inspired prophet. He has a definite, a positive part in the world's work.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

gasbags

（ plural ）

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