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Meaning of blurt
The primary meaning of the word "blurt" is to utter or express something suddenly or involuntarily.
Etymology of blurt
The word "blurt" originated in the mid-16th century, possibly as an imitation of the sound of sudden or involuntary utterance, or perhaps related to the Middle English word "blerten", which means to talk nonsense or speak indistinctly.
Synonyms
utter
speak
say
declare
announce
proclaim
reveal
disclose
confess
blab
spill
divvy
divulge
expose
express
articulate
enunciate
voice
vent
emit
ejaculate
exclaim
blubber
babble
prattle
chatter
jabber
spout
spew
regurgitate
mouth
verbalize
communicate
convey
impart
share
leak
let out
give away
blabber
talk
tell
mention
comment
remark
observe
note
interject
interrupt
break in
burst out
explode
erupt
gush
pour out
open up
unburden
unload.
Definitions
- To utter or express something suddenly or involuntarily, especially because one is unable to keep it secret or because one is excited or upset.
- To speak or say something without thinking or considering the consequences.
Usage Examples
- She blurted out the news before I could stop her.
- He blurted out a confession after being questioned by the police.
- The child blurted out the answer to the question without raising her hand.
- The secret was blurted out on social media, and soon everyone knew.