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blabbing

blab
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blab]
    • /blæb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms for blabbing

adj blabbing

  • gossipy — given to or fond of gossip: a gossipy neighbor.

Top questions with blabbing

  • what does blabbing mean?

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