Definition of BLAB

blab

Plural: blabs

Verb

Verb Forms: blabbed, blabbing, blabs

  • To reveal secrets thoughtlessly or indiscreetly; to talk idly.
  • divulge confidential information or secrets
  • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
  • To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
  • to speak carelessly or excessively

Noun

  • One who blabs; a babbler; a telltale; a gossip or gossiper.
  • Gossip; prattle.

Examples

  • Don’t BLAB your secret Scrabble strategy, or your opponents will quickly adapt.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English blabben (“to talk foolishly”), perhaps from Middle English blabbe (“idle talk; talebearer”). Compare Middle English blaberen (“to blabber, babble”), Middle High German blabezen (“to stammer, babble”).

Synonyms

babble, babble out, blab out, blabber, chatter, clack, gabble, gibber, let the cat out of the bag, maunder, palaver, peach, piffle, prate, prattle, sing, spill the beans, talk, tattle, tittle-tattle, twaddle, gossip, gossiper

Antonyms

keep quiet

Scrabble Score: 8

blab: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
blab: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
blab: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

blab: valid Words With Friends Word