blabbermouth Definition
a person who talks too much, especially about things that should be kept secret.
Using blabbermouth: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blabbermouth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I shouldn't have told her my secret - she's such a blabbermouth!
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He's a blabbermouth who can't keep anything confidential.
Example
The blabbermouth revealed the surprise party to the birthday girl.
blabbermouth Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for blabbermouth
- chatterbox
- gossip
- blabber
- tattletale
Phrases with blabbermouth
shut up, you blabbermouth!
an exclamation used to tell someone to stop talking too much or revealing secrets
Example
Shut up, you blabbermouth! You're going to get us in trouble.
keep a blabbermouth in check
to prevent a person from talking too much or revealing secrets
Example
I had to keep the blabbermouth in check by reminding him of the confidentiality agreement.
blabbermouth syndrome
a tendency to talk too much or reveal secrets
Example
She suffers from blabbermouth syndrome and can't keep anything confidential.
Summary: blabbermouth in Brief
'Blabbermouth' [ˈblæbərmaʊθ] is a noun that refers to a person who talks too much, especially about things that should be kept secret. It is often used in phrases like 'shut up, you blabbermouth!' and 'keep a blabbermouth in check.' 'Blabbermouth syndrome' denotes a tendency to talk too much or reveal secrets.
