Blab: meaning, definitions and examples

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blab

 

[ blรฆb ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

speak carelessly

To blab means to talk excessively or indiscreetly, often sharing secrets or confidential information without thinking of the consequences. This action usually occurs in a casual or light-hearted context. People who blab may not be aware of the sensitivity of the information they share. It can also imply a sense of gossiping or spreading rumors, making the speaker potentially foolish or careless.

Synonyms

disclose, gossip, reveal, talk.

Examples of usage

  • She tends to blab about everything she hears.
  • Donโ€™t blab our plans to anyone!
  • He blabbed about the surprise party.
  • I wish he would stop blabbing my secrets.
Context #2 | Noun

idle chatter

Blab can also refer to idle talk or chatter, often about trivial matters. In this context, it encompasses the idea of meaningless or unnecessary conversation, where details may be exaggerated or details may not be important. This sense of the word often evokes a lack of depth or seriousness in the communication.

Synonyms

babble, chatter, drivel, prattle.

Examples of usage

  • There's too much blab and not enough action.
  • The meeting was filled with blab instead of productive discussion.
  • Let's stop the blab and get to the point.
  • His blab was entertaining, but ultimately pointless.

Translations

Translations of the word "blab" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tagarelar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคคเฅ‡เค‚ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwatzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ngobrol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปะฐะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gadaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ—ใ‚ƒในใ‚Šใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bavarder

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ charlar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevezelik etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋‹ค ๋–จ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุฑุซุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlachat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kecaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–‹ๅ–‹ไธไผ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klepetati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spjalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸฤฑnmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ charlar

Etymology

The word 'blab' traces its roots back to the Middle English word 'blabben', which meant 'to talk foolishly or indiscreetly'. This, in turn, is derived from the Old Norse 'blabbi', which refers to a person who talks a lot or excessively. The usage of 'blab' has evolved over the centuries, retaining its core meaning of unnecessary or careless speech. The comparison to other words in the English language, such as 'blabber', has further solidified its connotation of garrulousness. Throughout literature, blabbing has often been portrayed negatively, associating it with betrayal and the loss of secrets. Its ongoing use in contemporary language highlights an enduring cultural disdain for careless talk.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,188, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.