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blat - What does it mean?

Definition of 'blat'

English

Etymology 1

Imitative. First attested in 1846.

Verb

(blatt)
  • To cry, as a calf or sheep; to bleat.
  • To make a senseless noise.
  • To talk inconsiderately.
  • To produce an overrich or overblown sound on a brass instrument such as a trumpet, trombone, or tuba.
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    Etymology 2

    (etyl)

    Noun

    (-)
  • Connections; relationships; one's social or business network (in Russian or Soviet society).
  • To open a new business in Russia you need blat .
    Synonyms
    * guanxi (from Chinese) ----

    Similar to 'blat'

    built, bolt, belt, bleat, bluet, bloat, blot, blit, bilat, blet, buolt, balut, balot