verb
- delivered a speech, especially in a pompous or long-winded manner
Usage: past tense of speechify; often implies tedious or pretentious speaking
Examples
- The politician speechified for over an hour about tax reform.
- He speechified at the town hall meeting until people started leaving.
- She speechified about the importance of education to anyone who would listen.
- The mayor speechified endlessly at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- After dinner, Uncle Bob speechified about his war experiences.
- The candidate speechified from the courthouse steps.