ほざく
ほざく
godan verb, intransitive
to babble; to talk nonsense; to mouth off
1.
to babble; to talk nonsense; to mouth off
A derogatory verb meaning to say something, implying the speaker finds it foolish or annoying. Often used to dismiss what someone else has said.
くだらないことをほざくな。
Stop spouting nonsense.
何をほざいているんだ。
What are you blabbering about?
生意気なことをほざくな、この野郎。
Don't mouth off with that cocky attitude, you jerk.
REGISTER:
This is a rough, derogatory word. It's often used when the speaker is angry or dismissive of what someone else is saying. Common in confrontational speech and media.
USAGE:
- 〜をほざく - to spout/babble (something)
- ほざくな - shut up, stop spouting nonsense
- 何をほざいている - what are you blabbering about
COMPARISON:
- ほざく - to babble, mouth off (derogatory)
- 言う - to say (neutral)
- しゃべる - to talk, chat (casual)
- 吠える - to bark, to yell (also derogatory when about speech)
NOTE:
Very informal and can be considered rude. Mostly heard in fiction, arguments, or when expressing strong irritation.