verb / noun
blabber
BLAB-er/ˈblæbər/
To talk excessively and without discretion.
He blabbers about the surprise party before the guests even arrive.
Etymology
Blabben plus a repetition-marking ending suggests ongoing babbling. Blabber first described infant-like speech, then excessive talk; the precise historical relationship between blab and blabber remains difficult to determine.
More examples
- Please stop blabbering and listen to the instructions.
- She regretted blabbering the secret to her neighbor.
- Nobody trusted the office blabber with confidential news.
Forms
blabber · blabbers · blabbered · blabbering