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blurted

blurt
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blurt]
    • /blɜrt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blurt]
    • /blɜrt/

Definitions of blurted word

  • verb with object blurted to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually followed by out): He blurted out the hiding place of the spy. 1
  • noun blurted an abrupt utterance. 1
  • verb blurted simple past tense and past participle of blurt. 0

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Origin of blurted

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; apparently imitative

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Blurted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

blurted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.

blurted usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for blurted

verb blurted

  • babbled — Simple past tense and past participle of babble.
  • exclaimed — Cry out suddenly, esp. in surprise, anger, or pain.
  • gibbered — Simple past tense and past participle of gibber; to talk incomprehensibly.

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