(verb) to loudly say what you wish were true, in the vain hope of convincing other people despite all evidence to the contrary.
(noun) a nonsensical or counterfactual statement uttered with an air of desperation.
(verb) 'That cute chick I met yesterday is totally going to sleep with me', ballmered Josh. 'She has the hots for me so bad.'
(noun) He didn't offer any actual facts. He just trotted out a few of the usual ballmers.
