Phrase guide

blurt out

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To say suddenly, without thinking

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • When in court, it is inadvisable to blurt out the first thing you think of. Instead, take time to construct coherent sentences.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

utter impulsively

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • He blurted out the secret
  • He blundered his stupid ideas

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blurt, blunder out, blunder, ejaculate

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise

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