blurt

If you blurt something out, you say it suddenly and unexpectedly – often without thinking it through first. Imagine a student blurting out an answer before the teacher even finishes asking the question. It's like your words escape before you can stop them. You might blurt out a secret accidentally, or an awkward story when you're nervous. The key is that it is unplanned and often surprising to others (and maybe even to yourself).

To blurt something means to say it suddenly and impulsively, often without intending to reveal it or thinking about the consequences. It suggests a lack of control over your speech – as if the words just burst out. Think of a child blurting out a question at an inappropriate moment, or someone blurting out a confession during a heated argument.

The act of blurting is usually unintentional and can be embarrassing for the speaker. You don't blurt carefully crafted statements; you blurt secrets, confessions, or awkward truths. It's different from simply "saying" something because it implies a lack of restraint. For example: "She accidentally blurted out the surprise party details," or "He blurted out his feelings after weeks of silence."

The word often carries a sense of urgency and can suggest nervousness, excitement, or desperation. It's as if the speaker couldn't hold it in any longer. While you might announce something with intention, you blurt it out without thinking. So, if words tumble from your mouth before you have time to process them, you've likely just blurted something.