blurt

Possibly imitative.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈblɜːt/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈblɝt/

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• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)t

blurt (third-person singular simple present blurts, present participle blurting, simple past and past participle blurted)

1. To utter suddenly and unadvisedly; to speak quickly or without thought; to divulge inconsiderately — commonly with out.

   Please think about your reply and don't just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind.

• blurt out

blurt (plural blurts)

1. An abrupt outburst.