blab
Betekenis (English)
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- To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
- to speak carelessly or excessively
Synonyms
talk a lot
blab out
babble out
report on
speak evil of
talking a lot
be talkative
talk idly
loosen one’s mouth
say something unthinkingly
have the gift of the gab
Frekwensie
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/blæb/
Etimologie (English)
In summary
From Middle English blabben (“to talk foolishly”), perhaps from Middle English blabbe (“idle talk; talebearer”). Compare Middle English blaberen (“to blabber, babble”), Middle High German blabezen (“to stammer, babble”).
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