blurt
/blə:t/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To say something suddenly and without thinking, often because one is surprised, excited, or nervous. It implies a lack of forethought or control over one's speech.
Usage
- The verb blurt is almost always used with the particle out (as in ). It describes an impulsive, often indiscreet, verbal act.
- It is typically used with an object, which is the thing that is said impulsively (e.g., a secret, an answer, a name).
Examples
- Verb:
- In his nervousness, he blurted his true feelings.
- She blurted out the answer before the teacher finished the question.
- I can't believe I blurted that out at the meeting.
Advanced Usage
- "to blurt something out": This is the standard phrasal verb construction. The act of blurting is inherently sudden and revealing.
- He was so shocked that he blurted out a swear word.
Variants and Related Words
- Blurted (adj): Describes something that was said in this impulsive manner.
- His blurted confession caused an awkward silence.
Synonyms
- Blunder out: To say something clumsily or tactlessly.
- Exclaim: To cry out suddenly, but often with more emotion and less focus on the indiscreet nature of the speech.
- Jerk out: To utter with a sudden, sharp sound (less common, more literal).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Blurt out: To utter impulsively or inadvertently. This is the primary and essential phrasal verb for this word.
- The child blurted out that there was a surprise party.
Related Idioms
- To have a big mouth: This idiom describes someone who cannot keep secrets, which is often the result of a tendency to blurt things out.
- Don't tell him anything; he has a big mouth.
Verb
- utter impulsively
- He blurted out the secret
- He blundered his stupid ideas