: "Pontificating," if you want to sound truly academic, though bloviate has a specific "boastful" flavor that "pontificate" lacks. Fun Facts for your Review:
Here are a few ways to "review" it based on its usage and reputation: 1. The "Word of the Day" Review
: It likely stems from a "Latinized" version of the word "blow" (as in "to blow hard" or boast).