to say suddenly, without stopping to think: often with out
Origin of blurt
16th-17th circa ; probably echoic
verb
The definition of blurt means to quickly say something without having thought about it.
An example of blurt is to accidentally tell someone's secret.
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blurt
transitive verb
blurt·ed, blurt·ing, blurtsTo utter suddenly and impulsively: blurt a confession.
Origin of blurt
Probably imitativeRelated Forms:
- blurt′er
noun
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Verb
(third-person singular simple present blurts, present participle blurting, simple past and past participle blurted)
- To utter suddenly and unadvisedly; to speak quickly or without thought; to divulge inconsiderately — commonly with out.
- Please think about your reply and don't just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind.
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Sentence Examples
- Players should not blurt out the rule before everyone has figured it out, as that would ruin the game for the other players.
- "I'm sorry," he managed to blurt out.