Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [blab]
- /blæb/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [blab]
- /blæb/
Definitions of blabbing word
- verb with object blabbing to reveal indiscreetly and thoughtlessly: They blabbed my confidences to everyone. 1
- verb without object blabbing to talk or chatter indiscreetly or thoughtlessly: Don't confide in him, because he blabs. She blabbed so much I couldn't hear the concert. 1
- noun blabbing idle, indiscreet chattering. 1
- noun blabbing a person who blabs; blabbermouth. 1
- verb blabbing present participle of blab. 0
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Origin of blabbing
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English blabbe (noun), perhaps back formation from blaberen to blabber; cognate with Old Norse blabbra, German plappern
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Parts of speech for Blabbing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blabbing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blabbing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blabbing
adj blabbing
- gossipy — given to or fond of gossip: a gossipy neighbor.
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