Quick answer
To blabber is to talk too much or let information spill out. A blabber is a person who cannot keep quiet.
Word page
Blabber Meaning
Blabber is talk with a leaky lid. It often describes someone who says too much, gives away a secret, or keeps talking when silence would have been wiser.
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How to say it
Meaning in plain English
In plain English, blabber means to talk too much or reveal something you should have kept private. As a noun, a blabber is a loose-tongued person.
Tone, context, and nuance
Blabber is not just talkativeness. It often carries the idea of indiscretion: the speaker says what should have stayed unsaid.
Word origin
Blabber is related in sound and sense to blab and babble, expressive words for loose or excessive talk.
Example sentences
- Simple: Do not blabber about the surprise party.
- Everyday: He blabbered the whole plan before lunch.
- Writing: The nervous assistant began to blabber under the detective’s stare.
- Nuance: Blabber often implies loose lips, not just noise.
- Awkward: "She blabbered a confidential report professionally." Better: "She delivered the confidential report professionally."
Common mistakes
- Using it for polite conversation: Blabber suggests too much or careless talk.
- Forgetting the secret-spilling sense: The word often implies revealing information.
- Using it formally: It is casual and comic, not neutral professional language.
- Confusing blabber and babble: Babble is unclear speech; blabber is excessive or indiscreet talk.
Synonyms and similar words
Opposite words
keep quiet, be discreet, stay silent, listen, keep a secret
Word family
Related forms include blab, blabbed, blabbering, and blabbermouth.
Writing tip
Use blabber when secrecy or careless oversharing matters. Use chatter for ordinary talk and babble for unclear speech.
Common questions
- What does blabber mean in simple words? Blabber means to talk too much or reveal something private.
- How do you pronounce blabber? Blabber is pronounced BLAB-er.
- Is blabber rude? It can be rude or teasing because it criticizes someone for talking too much.
- What is the difference between blabber and babble? Blabber is excessive or indiscreet talk; babble is unclear or confused speech.
- What is another word for blabber? Similar words include blab, gossip, babble, prattle, and chatter.
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