blabber

verb, noun — 4 senses

blabber

verb

/ˈblæb.ɚ/

Etymology Inherited from Middle English blaberen.

1

To blather; to talk foolishly or incoherently.

  • He blabbered away about how he knew where some treasure was hidden and he would tell us if only we would swear to save his life.2014, Richard Szweda, Silenius' Gift:
2

To blab; to reveal a secret.

3

UK, Obsolete To stick out one's tongue.

Derived terms
blabberer, blabbermouthed, blabbery

blabber

noun

Etymology Inherited from Middle English blaberen.

1

A person who blabs; a tattler; a telltale.

Related terms
blab, blabbermouth

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