burst out

phrasal verb

burst out also bursted out; bursting out; bursts out

Definition of burst out

1 : to begin (doing something) suddenly They both burst out laughing.

2 : to say (something) suddenly Everyone burst out "Surprise!" as he walked through the door.

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