blurt

[ blurt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually followed by out ):

   He blurted out the hiding place of the spy.

noun

1. an abrupt utterance.

blurt

/ blɜːt /

verb

1. troften foll byout to utter suddenly and involuntarily

Word History and Origins

Origin of blurt¹

First recorded in 1565–75; apparently imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of blurt¹

C16: probably of imitative origin

Example Sentences

But as soon as I see her it seems ridiculous to blurt out a speech like that the first thing.

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I should just blurt it out and then flee like what's-a-name—the messenger that came to Jehu.

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A man would blurt it out, and then I would know where I am at.

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Demoralized, unstrung, they would blurt out the truth and so convict themselves.

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Sometimes he thought that it would be more endurable to blurt out the truth and go into banishment.

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Related Words

• exclaim