blabber

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verb

blab·ber ˈbla-bər

blabbered; blabbering ˈbla-b(ə-)riŋ

Synonyms of blabber next

intransitive verb

: to talk foolishly or excessively

transitive verb

: to say indiscreetly

blabber

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noun (1)

: idle talk : babble

blabber

3 of 3

noun (2)

: a person who blabs

Examples of blabber in a Sentence

Noun (2) a blabber who always wastes my time with drivel the parents were delighted by their toddler's blabber and encouraged her to learn real words

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English blaberen

Noun (2)

blab entry 2

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun (1)

circa 1913, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1557, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blabber was in the 14th century

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“Blabber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blabber. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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