Pronunciation : Blab
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. OE. blaberen, or Dan. blabbre, G. plappern, Gael. blabaran a stammerer; prob. of imitative origin. Cf. also Blubber, v.]
Definition : Defn: To utter or tell unnecessarily, or in a thoughtless manner; to publish (secrets or trifles) without reserve or discretion. Udall. And yonder a vile physician blabbing The case of his patient. Tennyson.
t. [imp. & p. p. Blabbed (p. pr. & vb. n. Blabbing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Blab
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To talk thoughtlessly or without discretion; to tattle; to tell tales. She must burst or blab. Dryden.
i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Blab
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. blabbe.]
Definition : Defn: One who blabs; a babbler; a telltale. "Avoided as a blab." Milton. For who will open himself to a blab or a babbler. Bacon.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913