by Tesladude October 20, 2017
by Alphabigdaddy October 20, 2017
An empty barrel makes the most noise when it is knocked. When you call someone an "empty barrel" you are calling them stupid or a moron, as in nothing in your head.
This empty barrel shouldn't comment on the situation because she doesn't know what she's talking about.
by lightprovider October 20, 2017
A sly, euphemistic way of saying "uppity nigger" - without seeming like an obvious bigot. Also used in misogynistic ways to describe vocal black women by patronizing, old, white assholes.
by Alerted_Snakes_of_Consequence October 25, 2017
A phrase first used by Plato, "an empty barrel makes the most noise". Used to describe a vacuous person, of low moral character. See: All Hat and No Cattle.
by Ironbar October 20, 2017
The frase "Empty Barrel" first found in the writing a Plato later used by Shakespeare refers to a person who makes a lot of noise but has no substance.
by Freeamerican October 21, 2017
An attention seeking individual whose full of hot air but makes a big noise about what they "think" they know.
There are two types of people in this world.
1. Those who actually "know" what they're talking about.
2. Those who "think" they know what they're talking about. An empty barrel.
Jack: That politician really puts on a convincing show but she really has no idea what she's talking about! She's an empty barrel.
1. Those who actually "know" what they're talking about.
2. Those who "think" they know what they're talking about. An empty barrel.
Jack: That politician really puts on a convincing show but she really has no idea what she's talking about! She's an empty barrel.
by The Brodsters October 21, 2017