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Add to word list. to say something suddenly, and without thinking of the results: At one point, Goetz blurted out, "The subways down there are terrible ." (Definition of blurt something out from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
BLURT definition: to say something suddenly and without thinking, especially because you are excited or nervous: . Learn more.
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense blurts , present participle blurting , past tense, past participle blurted. verb. If someone blurts something, they say it suddenly, after trying hard to keep quiet or to keep it secret. 'I was looking for Sally,' he blurted, and his eyes filled with tears.
Usually, when you blurt something, you end up regretting it. Saying something without considering your words can end up making you feel stupid or hurting someone's feelings — just imagine what might happen if you were to blurt out what you really think about your grandmother's cooking.
Blurt definition: to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually followed by out). See examples of BLURT used in a sentence.
Definition of blurt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
blurt (out) to say something suddenly and without thinking carefully enough: He blurted out the answer. Patterns to call/cry out/exclaim/blurt out (something) to somebody
Examples of blurt in a Sentence. “Gosh, you look awful!” she blurted. Recent Examples on the Web Jacob blurts out his true feelings, and Zac hesitantly agrees, knowing that the relationship has run its course.
She struggled with the decision a little longer and then blurted it out. Before the operator could respond, I blurted out Howie's address. Cynthia was super pleased to hear her son's voice, but her mood changed abruptly when he blurted out the news.
divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually fol. by out): He blurted out the hiding place of the spy. n. an abrupt utterance.
