blabbermouth
Americannoun
plural
blabbermouthsnoun
Etymology
Origin of blabbermouth
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; blabber ( def. ) + mouth
Example Sentences
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We knew Cardi as a blabbermouth first and foremost — so hearing her rap gives us a rare opportunity to rediscover all of the melody, rhythm and timbre embedded in our talk.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2018
“I’m not known for being a blabbermouth, you know?” the soft-spoken Abdul-Jabbar concedes with a smile, something else he was never particularly known for during his playing days.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2018
“Stings a little doesn’t it? You finally thought you’d met your match: a blabbermouth who’s as thin-skinned and narcissistic as you are. “
From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2017
Paul was sort of a blabbermouth — like most 20-something, non-pros with freakish talent.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2017
Everyone turns and looks at me, but, of course, I don’t speak—because I’m a minimal speaker, yes, but what would I say, even if I were a blabbermouth?
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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