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Definition of blurt

blurt

/blɜːrt/
blurt
Plural:blurts
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Past Simple:blurted
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Past Participle:blurted
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Present Participle:blurting
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blurt Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To utter or say something suddenly and impulsively without careful thought (often followed by 'out').

Example

"In his excitement, he accidentally blurted the secret before the surprise party began."

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• noun

1

A sudden, impulsive, or indiscreet utterance.

Example

"Everyone in the room fell silent after his unexpected blurt of confession."

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• Rhymes for blurt

• Nearby Words

blurrily
blurriness
blurry
blurt
blush
blusher
blushingly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, probably of imitative origin suggesting a sudden, explosive puff of breath or vocal outburst, similar to 'blare' and 'blow'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blurt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blurt
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