noun
blabbermouth
BLAB-uh-mowth
Blabbermouth (noun) means someone who talks too much, especially someone who can't keep a secret. Example: “Don't tell Dave — he's a total blabbermouth.”
noun
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Someone who talks too much, especially someone who can't keep a secret.
"Don't tell Dave — he's a total blabbermouth."
"She got labeled a blabbermouth after spilling the news early."
How to use blabbermouth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who can't hold their tongue and lets secrets or gossip out.
When to use it
Informal, often used half-jokingly.
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Word forms
- Plural
- blabbermouths
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Etymology
From blabber ("to reveal a secret carelessly") plus mouth.
Related words
Rhymes for blabbermouth
south
mouth
youth
uncouth
vermouth
badmouth
Plymouth
Falmouth
bigmouth
loudmouth
Dartmouth
Portsmouth
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Frequently asked questions
What does “blabbermouth” mean?
The word “blabbermouth” means someone who talks too much, especially someone who can't keep a secret. In plain terms, a person who can't hold their tongue and lets secrets or gossip out.
How do you pronounce “blabbermouth”?
“Blabbermouth” is pronounced BLAB-uh-mowth (/ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)ˌmaʊθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blabbermouth” in a sentence?
Here is “blabbermouth” used in a sentence: “Don't tell Dave — he's a total blabbermouth.”
What part of speech is “blabbermouth”?
“Blabbermouth” is a noun.
