Blabbermouth

Pronunciation: /ˈblæbərˌmaʊθ/

Definitions of blabbermouth

noun a person who talks excessively or indiscreetly

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister is a blabbermouth and tells everyone our family secrets.

A2 The blabbermouth in the office can't keep a secret for more than a day.

B1 I don't trust him with sensitive information, he's a notorious blabbermouth.

B2 The blabbermouth couldn't resist gossiping about the company's upcoming merger.

C1 Her reputation as a blabbermouth cost her the promotion she was hoping for.

C2 Despite being warned, the blabbermouth couldn't resist spreading rumors about his colleagues.

Examples of blabbermouth in a Sentence

formal The blabbermouth in the office cannot keep any secrets.

informal Don't tell Sarah anything important, she's a total blabbermouth.

slang I can't stand that blabbermouth, always gossiping about everyone.

figurative His blabbermouth got him into trouble with the authorities.

Grammatical Forms of blabbermouth

• past tense: blabbermouthed
• plural: blabbermouths
• comparative: more blabbermouth
• superlative: most blabbermouth
• present tense: blabbermouth
• future tense: will blabbermouth
• perfect tense: have blabbermouthed
• continuous tense: is blabbermouthing
• singular: blabbermouth
• positive degree: blabbermouth
• infinitive: to blabbermouth
• gerund: blabbermouthing
• participle: blabbermouthing

Origin and Evolution of blabbermouth

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'blabbermouth' originates from the Middle English word 'blabermouthe', which is a combination of 'blabber' meaning to talk excessively and 'mouth' referring to the act of speaking.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who talks too much or reveals secrets, the term 'blabbermouth' has evolved to also imply someone who gossips or spreads rumors without discretion.