Blurt

/ˈblɜːt/

बिना सोचे-समझे अचानक बोल देना; मुँह से निकल जाना

Origin & History

Probably imitative/expressive English (suggesting a sudden burst of sound), recorded from the early 15th century; related to the idea of an abrupt outburst.

संभवतः ध्वनि-अनुकरण/अभिव्यंजक अंग्रेज़ी मूल (अचानक ध्वनि-फूट का संकेत), 15वीं शताब्दी के आरम्भ से प्रमाणित; अर्थ ‘अचानक फूट/उद्गार’ की धारणा से जुड़ा।

Definition

To speak abruptly or impulsively, often revealing something unintentionally or indiscreetly (commonly used with “out”).

अचानक, आवेग में, बिना सोचे-समझे बोल देना; अक्सर अनजाने में या असावधानी से कोई बात “उगल देना” (अक्सर “out” के साथ)।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
His comment was just a blurt that interrupted the meeting.
Verb:
She blurted out the secret without realizing it.

Usage Examples

Please think about your reply and don't just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind.
He blurted out her name in the middle of the interview.
I didn't mean to blurt it out, but I was nervous.
There was a blurt of laughter from the back row.

Synonyms

Blurt out Blab Spill Let slip Spit out Come out with Reveal Disclose

Antonyms

Withhold Conceal Keep quiet Hold back Suppress

Related Forms

Noun

Idioms & Phrases

Blurt out
बिना सोचे-समझे बोल देना; मुँह से निकल जाना
Blurt something out
कोई बात अचानक/अनायास उगल देना