spreɪtʃɪfaɪ

Definitions

1. verb

to speak in a formal or pompous manner, often in an attempt to persuade or impress others

“The politician tried to speechify his way out of the controversy, but it only seemed to make things worse.”

2. verb

to give a speech, especially a formal or impressive one

“The professor was asked to speechify at the graduation ceremony.”

3. noun

the act of speaking in a formal or pompous manner

“His speechifying was met with eye-rolling from the audience.”