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Synonyms

blabber

British  
/ ˈblæbə /

noun

  1. a person who blabs

  2. idle chatter

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verb

  1. (intr) to talk without thinking; chatter

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Etymology

Origin of blabber

C15 blabberen , probably of imitative origin

Example Sentences

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There is already what one source described as "loose blabber" about the legal advice this time.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

He didn’t do anything wrong or blabber any ill-thought remarks.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2013

But we all knew my friend was just being an idiot and accidentally found a very unfortunate topic to blabber on about.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2012

But amid the typical college blabber, Groce got something right.

From Chicago Tribune • Mar. 29, 2012

Why couldn’t he keep his blabber mouth shut?

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson

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