Blurt is a verba word that describes an action, state, or occurrence used when someone says something suddenlyhappening quickly and unexpectedly, with no warning and without thinking, often because they are excited, nervousfeeling worried, uneasy, or a little afraid, or trying not to keep it in.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /blɝt/
Easy pronunciation: BLURT (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word is stressed.
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Blurt Meaning
to speak out quickly without thinking
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to say something suddenly and impulsively, often without meaning to
Example: He blurted out the secret.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- blurt out — Direct match for the same sense; very common in everyday use.
- blunder out — Can work in this sense, but it is less common and more awkward than 'blurt out'.
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Blurt Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- blurt out
- blunder out
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Common Mistakes
- Using blurt to mean 'make a mistake' because of the word blunder.
- Using ejaculate as a normal modern synonym for blurt in everyday English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does blurt mean?
Blurt means to say something suddenly and without thinking, often in a way you did not intend.
What is a common synonym for blurt?
The most common synonym is blurt out.
Is blurt out different from blurt?
They mean almost the same thing, but blurt out is the more common phrase in natural English.
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