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

Wilson, best known for interrupting a 2009 Barack Obama speech with the aforementioned blurt, and I cannot help thinking that this is a man who missed his moment.

From Slate

Wilson, best known for interrupting a 2009 Barack Obama speech with the aforementioned blurt, and I cannot help thinking that this is a man who missed his moment.

From Slate

“Come with me tomorrow,” I blurt out.

From Literature

Of course, nobody could get Speak-Up-Sayeh to raise her hand or to blurt anything out loud.

From Literature

He’d miss the other corner of the strike zone, and frustratingly blurt out a four-letter word.

From Los Angeles Times

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