blab
/blæb/
blab
English
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Definition
To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
Etymology
From Middle English blabben (“to talk foolishly”), perhaps from Middle English blabbe (“idle talk; talebearer”). Compare Middle English blaberen (“to blabber, babble”), Middle High German blabezen (“to stammer, babble”).
Example Sentences
- "And yonder a vile physician blabbing / The case of his patient."
- "1998, "Helga Blabs It All", TV episode in season 3 of Hey Arnold!, animated television series created by Craig Bartlett Helga Blabs It All."
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