blurt
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of blurt
First recorded in 1565–75; apparently imitative
Explanation
If you blurt something out, you're speaking abruptly and without thinking about what you're saying. Usually, when you blurt something, you end up regretting it. Saying something without considering your words can end up making you feel stupid or hurting someone's feelings — just imagine what might happen if you were to blurt out what you really think about your grandmother's cooking. The best thing about the word blurt is that it's onomatopoeic, or a word that sounds exactly like what it means.
Vocabulary lists containing blurt
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Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"Henry Danger's" Jace Norman can't help but "Blurt" out every little thought that crosses his mind in this new TV movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2018
“Spoke” was compiled and designed by Scott Crawford, who graduated from an ’80s punk fanzine to editing and art-directing two professional music magazines, Harp and Blurt.
From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2017
Blurt it out now or forever hold your peace.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2012
“It’s unsatisfactory, to say the least of it,” murmured Mr Blurt as he relieved guard and sat down again on the high stool.
From Post Haste by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Mr Blurt took one of her hands in his, and looked at her earnestly.
From Post Haste by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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