blurted; blurting; blurts

transitive verb

: to utter abruptly and impulsively
usually used with out
blurter noun

Examples of blurt in a Sentence

“Gosh, you look awful!” she blurted.
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Some in the audience blurted comments to Hageman, though this was not unfriendly territory for Trump. Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025 Kyle blurts out, leaving her jaw wide open in shock. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Even Netanyahu looked surprised when Trump blurted out the idea. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025 Hidden thoughts may blurt out while Mercury confronts Jupiter. USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blurt

Word History

Etymology

probably imitative

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurt was in 1573

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“Blurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurt. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

blurt

verb
: to say suddenly and without thinking
usually used with out
blurt out a secret

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