blurt

[ blurt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually followed by out ):

   He blurted out the hiding place of the spy.

noun

1. an abrupt utterance.

blurt

/ blɜːt /

verb

1. troften foll byout 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

“Don’t,” blurted her mother, Rebecca Marriott, who laughed along with everyone else, but kept sneaking anxious peeks at her watch.

From Los Angeles Times

When Golijov visited the set in Atlanta last year, Coppola — who hadn’t seen the composer in 12 years — stopped what he was shooting and blurted out: “Osvaldo, we need a big love theme!”

From Los Angeles Times

Jimmy struggles to tell Alice and in a darkly humourous moment, blurting out, "Speaking of cars, do you remember what happened to your mom in one? Godd**nit!"

From Salon

As soon as he approached me, I blurted out: “Oh my God, I was such a One Direction fan.”

From BBC

We'd barely ordered chips and guac when I blurted to my Aunt Brigid, "Did you know my mother had another child?"

From Salon

Related Words

• exclaim