blab
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To tell tales.
Pronunciation
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blabIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈblæb
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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verb
ambitransitive
To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
To speak carelessly or excessively
noun
countable
One who blabs; a babbler; a telltale; a gossip or gossiper.
uncountable
Gossip; prattle.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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This meaning: To speak carelessly or excessively
Used this way, blab is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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Divulge confidential information or secrets.
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Synonyms
Sense: to tell tales
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