Where does “blabbermouthed” come from?
blabbermouthed (English) comes from English blabber, from Middle English blaberen — to blabber, babble.
blabbermouthed (English): Talkative, especially in an indiscreet manner
Definitions
- Talkative, especially in an indiscreet manner
Ancestry of “blabbermouthed”, step by step
blabbermouthed traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English blabber
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | blabber | To blather; to talk foolishly or incoherently; To... |
| 2 | Middle English | blaberen | to blabber, babble |
via English mouthed
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mouthed | Having a specified type of mouth; simple past... |