From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishspeechifyspee‧chi‧fy /ˈspiːtʃɪfaɪ/ verb (speechified, speechifying, speechifies) [intransitive] informal TALK/MAKE A SPEECHto make speeches in a way that makes you seem important – used to show disapproval→ See Verb table
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speechify• Local officials will speechify on Friday, followed by amateur talent performances. 