US /blæb/ UK /blæb/
verb noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    to reveal secrets through careless or indiscreet talk

    He couldn't help but blab the surprise to everyone.

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Synonyms
1 verb · to reveal secrets through... blurtdivulgediscloserevealgossiptattlesqueal
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Word family
Derived forms blabberblabby
Related forms blabberblabbermouth

Etymology

From Middle English blabben, of imitative (echoic) origin, suggesting indistinct or foolish chatter.

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