blab out
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To talk too much and accidentally (or carelessly) tell a secret.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To carelessly reveal secret or private information by talking.
"He blabbed out the surprise party to Maria without even realising what he was saying."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To talk excessively and indiscreetly, revealing things that were meant to be kept private.
"Don't tell Jenny anything — she'll blab it out to the whole office by lunchtime."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Informal and slightly childish in tone. Implies the speaker was untrustworthy or thoughtless rather than malicious. Often used when someone reveals a surprise or secret. Similar to 'blab' alone, but 'out' adds emphasis on the secret being fully exposed.
Commonly used with
secret surprise news everything details plan
Forms
Base
blab out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blabs out
he/she/it
Past simple
blabed out
yesterday
Past participle
blabed out
have + pp
-ing form
blabing out
continuous
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