Blurt

/blɜrt/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To say something suddenly and without careful consideration.
I didn't mean to blurt out her secret in front of everyone.
To speak impulsively or hastily, often revealing something unintended.
He tends to blurt his thoughts without thinking about the consequences.
To utter something abruptly and unintentionally.
She blurted the answer before the teacher even finished asking the question.
To let something slip in conversation without the desire to share it.
During the discussion, he accidentally blurred out that they had won the award.
To disclose information suddenly or without warning.
When asked about the surprise party, she blurted out the entire plan.

Etymology

Origin unknown, possibly imitative.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blurt out
To say something suddenly and unintentionally.

Related Words

shout
To speak or cry out loudly.
interrupt
To break the continuity of something; to stop someone while they are speaking.

Slang Meanings

To spill the tea.
When she asked about his relationship, he just blurred out the whole story.
To drop some truth.
He always blurted the truth even when it wasn't the right time.