blurted; blurting; blurts

transitive verb

: to utter abruptly and impulsively
usually used with out
blurter noun

Examples of blurt in a Sentence

“Gosh, you look awful!” she blurted.
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Corry realized the game was up and blurted out her confession. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 So just remember that honesty isn’t necessarily about blurting out whatever judgment is on your mind—or holding someone else to your own standards about beauty. Miriam Kirmayer, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025 Patients often wait until the doctor is standing up to leave before blurting out their real concern, which is typically a sensitive or time-consuming problem, such as wanting to start birth control, having painful periods, or worrying about pregnancy or STDs. Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 There’s one claim that the name was blurted out when members of the ensemble were engaged in a rigorous discussion about Lauren Hill and the Fugees. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blurt

Word History

Etymology

probably imitative

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurt was in 1573

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“Blurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurt. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

blurt

verb
: to say suddenly and without thinking
usually used with out
blurt out a secret

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