leresis

/ləˈriːsɪs/
noun
  1. Excessive or rambling talk; a tendency to speak at great length, often in a tedious or pointless way.
    • The professor's leresis made the two-hour lecture feel like an eternity.
    • During the meeting, his leresis annoyed everyone who just wanted a quick decision.
    • Her grandmother's leresis was legendary, often telling the same story for an hour without stopping.
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