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Definition empty barrel in British English

empty barrel noun

noun
1

someone who talks a lot but lacks substance or intellect

Example

He stands up there making a noise like an empty barrel and he does not even have the support of his leader.

Example

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly insulted a member of Congress by calling her an "empty barrel".

Definition empty barrel in British English