Meaning & use

Blabbing

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Talking about something, especially a secret, in a careless or indiscreet way.

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He got in trouble for blabbing about the surprise party to the guest of honor.

Stop blabbing my secrets to everyone in the office!

A note on using this word

"Blab" is likely imitative in origin, echoing the sound of rapid, careless talk.

Words with a similar meaning

gossipingtattling

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Words with an opposite meaning

concealing

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