blab

/blæb/

blab

English Verb Top 30,490
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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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