blurt

[blurt]

verb (used with object)

1. to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually followed byout ).

   He blurted out the hiding place of the spy.

noun

1. an abrupt utterance.

blurt

/ blɜːt /

verb

1. 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

"She was just crying down the phone, blurting it out in such terror and torment," Ms Will told the BBC.

From BBC

One of them blurts out before others begin to chime in, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times

There, at the worst possible time, Isaac blurts he doesn’t want to commit.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes Marten and Gordon would abruptly blurt things out from the dock when they took issue with the evidence.

From BBC

"If I see something on Instagram I'm not going to tell someone or blurt it out to the team because they don't want to see it. I think it's a personal preference."

From BBC

Related Words

• exclaim