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blurt

 

[ blɜrt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speaking carelessly

To blurt out something means to say something suddenly and without careful consideration, often in a way that is inappropriate or unintentional. It typically refers to voicing a thought or feeling before fully thinking it through.

Synonyms

exclaim, reveal, spill

Examples of usage

  • He blurted out the surprise party plans.
  • She tends to blurt her opinions during meetings.
  • Don't blurt your answers before the teacher finishes the question.

Translations

Translations of the word "blurt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falar sem pensar

🇮🇳 बेतुका बोलना

🇩🇪 hinausplatzen

🇮🇩 berbicara tanpa berpikir

🇺🇦 випалити

🇵🇱 wyrwać się

🇯🇵 口を滑らせる

🇫🇷 dire sans réfléchir

🇪🇸 decir sin pensar

🇹🇷 düşünmeden söylemek

🇰🇷 무심코 말하다

🇸🇦 يقول دون تفكير

🇨🇿 vyprávět bez myšlení

🇸🇰 vyplaziť

🇨🇳 脱口而出

🇸🇮 izbruhati

🇮🇸 mótmæla

🇰🇿 ойламай айту

🇬🇪 დაუფიქრებლად თქმა

🇦🇿 düşünmədən demək

🇲🇽 decir sin pensar

Etymology

The verb 'blurt' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the dialectal term 'blert,' which means to make a sudden or unintentional utterance. The word reflects the act of speaking out spontaneously, often without thinking. Its usage has evolved, becoming associated with the impulsive nature of speech. Initially, it appeared in the context of emotional outbursts but has since broadened to include any instance of careless or thoughtless speaking. The word 'blurt' captures the essence of involuntary communication, where the speaker may regret the spontaneity of their words.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,761 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.