BLURT


Meaning of BLURT in English

I. ˈblərt, ˈblə̄t, ˈbləit, usu d.+V verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: probably of imitative origin

transitive verb

: to utter abruptly and impulsively : divulge unadvisedly : ejaculate — usually used with out

you don't leave me any alternative to blurting it out like this — Lester Atwell

intransitive verb

1. obsolete : to make a contemptuous puffing grimace with the lips

2. : to speak impulsively

while Henry was blurting and Wolsey thundering — Francis Hackett

Synonyms: see exclaim

II. noun

( -s )

: an abrupt impulsive utterance

loudly and lengthily denied his undiplomatic blurt — Time

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.