Cryptic crossword clue
Speaking at length, making taunt about dead language 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DILATING

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What does DILATING mean?

DILATING verb
  1. To enlarge; to make bigger.
  2. To become wider or larger; to expand.
  3. To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".
  4. To use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina).
  5. (dismissal, 4chan) Expression of anger and contempt, specifically at transgender women.

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