blurb

Noun

A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.

Verb

1. (transitive) To write or quote in a blurb.
2. (transitive) To supply with a blurb.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/blɝ(ː)b/

Etymology

Coined by American humorist Gelett Burgess in 1907 on a dust jacket at a trade association dinner. The dust jacket said “YES, this is a “BLURB”!” and featured a (fictitious) “Miss Belinda Blurb” shown calling out, described as “in the act of blurbing”.

Synonyms

endorsement

indorsement

quotation

Translations

propaganda

διαφήμηση προσεχούς έκδοσης

flaptekst

Klappentext

publicidade

υπερβολική αγγελία

notice

quatrième de couverture

annonce de publication

quarta di copertina

anúncio

reclamo

recomendación

endoso

endorsement