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blabber

British  
/ ˈblæbə /

noun

  1. a person who blabs

  2. idle chatter

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verb

  1. (intr) to talk without thinking; chatter

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Etymology

Origin of blabber

C15 blabberen , probably of imitative origin

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Example Sentences

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If not, she just needs to decide how to respond when Aunt Blabber shares with everyone.

From Slate • May 14, 2013

Because of this, the New York Post called her "The Blabber" and said that she "suddenly and miraculously regained her memory of a conversation she said she had with Strauss-Kahn."

From Time • Jul. 27, 2011

Is Tittle-Tattle, or Rumour, or Mischief Maker, or Slanderer, or Blabber in this company, who will make capital out of what I say?”

From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John

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