blat

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To cry or call out in a loud, harsh, and often plaintive or complaining manner, typically used to describe the sound made by sheep or goats.
    • To utter a sound or speak in a way that is perceived as loud, crude, or insensitive.
Usage
  • The verb blat is used to describe the characteristic vocalization of certain animals, most commonly sheep and goats. It can also be applied figuratively to people to describe speaking in a loud, brash, or tactless way.
  • It is an intransitive verb (it does not take a direct object).
Examples
  • Animal Sound:
    • From the hillside, we could hear the lost lamb blat for its mother.
    • The goats began to blat loudly when the farmer approached with their feed.
  • Figurative Use (Human):
    • He would just blat his opinions without considering anyone else's feelings.
    • The politician continued to blat nonsense during the interview.
Advanced Usage
  • "to blat out": To utter something suddenly and loudly.
    • He blatted out the secret before he could stop himself.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blatting (n): The act or sound of blatting.
    • The constant blatting from the pen was overwhelming.
  • Blatter (n, rare): One who blats.
Synonyms
  • Bleat: (for animals) The most direct synonym, specifically for the cry of a sheep or goat.
  • Bawl: To cry out loudly and vigorously.
  • Bellow: To emit a deep, loud roar.
  • Vociferate: To shout, speak, or cry out loudly and vehemently.
Antonyms
  • Whisper: To speak very softly.
  • Murmur: To make a low, continuous, indistinct sound.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • While not a common component of idioms, the figurative use of blat often carries a negative connotation of insensitive or obnoxious noise.
    • He's not persuading anyone; he's just blatting.
Verb
  1. cry plaintively
    • The lambs were bleating

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