blab

1 of 2

noun

1
archaic : one that blabs : tattletale
2
: idle or excessive talk : chatter
blabby adjective

blab

2 of 2

verb

blabbed; blabbing

intransitive verb

1
: to talk idly or thoughtlessly
2
: to reveal a secret especially by indiscreet chatter

transitive verb

: to reveal especially without reserve or discretion
blabbed the whole affair to the press

Examples of blab in a Sentence

Verb Don't tell Mary. She'll blab it all over town. “How did she find out about the surprise party?” “Tom blabbed.” He kept blabbing on and on about politics.
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Noun
The unknowing apprentice blabs about red hair and more to Cressida, who then takes the information to blackmail Penelope into paying her a huge sum. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 June 2024 But things turn sour when Eloise blabs about Colin helping Pen to Cressida and another one of the ladies nearby hears it … and well, gossip is meant to be spread right? Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 May 2024
Verb
Rome’s nonstop blabbing about the dos and don’ts of fishing have gotten most of the tribe wound up, though ignoring him and talking smack behind his back seem to be a salve. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024 In response, Smith alleged that her ex was actually the one who blabbed the news to his family, according to new court documents obtained by the Press Herald. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for blab 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English blabbe; akin to Middle English blaberen

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blab was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Blab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blab. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

blab

1 of 2 noun
1
2
: too much talk : chatter
blabby adjective

blab

2 of 2 verb
blabbed; blabbing
1
: to make known by careless talk
blab a secret
2
: to talk too much
blabber noun

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