Where does “blab” come from?
Blab comes from Middle English blabben, from Middle English blabbe, of unknown origin.
blab (English): To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or...
Definitions
- To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or...
Ancestry of “blab”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | blabben | to talk foolishly |
| 2 | Middle English | blabbe | idle talk; talebearer |
Words derived from “blab”