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Blabbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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blabbed

 

[ blæbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal speech

To blabbed means to talk freely or excessively about something, often without considering the consequences. The term usually suggests a lack of discretion, where a person reveals secrets or private information. Blabbing can occur in casual conversations among friends or in more serious situations where keeping information confidential is necessary. It can, therefore, imply not only talking too much but also doing so in a reckless or inappropriate manner.

Synonyms

chattered, chattered, gabbled, spilled, talked

Examples of usage

  • She blabbed about the surprise party.
  • He blabbed to his coworkers about the company's plans.
  • I can't believe you blabbed my secret!
  • They blabbed all night without a pause.

Translations

Translations of the word "blabbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tagarelou

🇮🇳 बातचीत की

🇩🇪 geplappert

🇮🇩 mengoceh

🇺🇦 балакати

🇵🇱 paplać

🇯🇵 ぺちゃくちゃしゃべる

🇫🇷 bavardé

🇪🇸 charloteado

🇹🇷 gevezelik etti

🇰🇷 수다를 떨었다

🇸🇦 ثرثر

🇨🇿 plkotal

🇸🇰 bľabotal

🇨🇳 喋喋不休

🇸🇮 večerja

🇮🇸 spjallaði

🇰🇿 босқа сөйлеген

🇬🇪 ბღავლობდა

🇦🇿 çənə boğmaq

🇲🇽 habló sin parar

Word origin

The word 'blab' has its origins in the Middle English word 'blabben,' which means to talk foolishly or incessantly. Interestingly, it can be traced back further to the Old English word 'blabbian,' which carries a similar meaning. Originally, 'blab' referred to a person who talked too much or revealed secrets, often in a negative or informal context. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various forms of chatter that are deemed trivial or indiscreet. In contemporary usage, the term 'blabbed' represents the past tense of this verb, indicating that someone has already engaged in this kind of loose or careless talking. The evolution of this term reflects changing social norms surrounding communication and information sharing, where discretion is often considered vital.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,169, 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.