adverb
- in a manner characterized by excessive talk or boasting; bombastically
- in a manner full of or containing gas; with gas present
Usage: informal
Usage: technical or literal
Examples
- He spoke gassily about his accomplishments, exaggerating every detail.
- The politician gassily promised reforms that everyone knew would never happen.
- She gassily boasted about her connections to famous people.
- The mixture expanded gassily when heated.
- He delivered his speech gassily, full of hot air and little substance.