English Explanatory Dictionary

blab

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
  2. to speak carelessly or excessively
noun
  1. One who blabs; a babbler; a telltale; a gossip or gossiper.
  2. Gossip; prattle.

Pronunciation

/blæb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-blab.wav

Word forms

blab blabs blabbing blabbed

Etymology

From Middle English blabben (“to talk foolishly”), perhaps from Middle English blabbe (“idle talk; talebearer”). Compare Middle English blaberen (“to blabber, babble”), Middle High German blabezen (“to stammer, babble”).

Synonyms

gossiper gossip

Related words

blabber blabbermouth blabby blubber

Derived words

blabmouth blab out blabtale blabtongue blab-off switch blab school
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