Meaning
To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English blabben (“to talk foolishly”), perhaps from Middle English blabbe (“idle talk; talebearer”). Compare Middle English blaberen (“to blabber, babble”), Middle High German blabezen (“to stammer, babble”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 47 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-07ABDFLOR
- 2026-08-31LABDORY
- 2026-07-04BAEHILT
- 2026-04-14BALECIY
- 2026-03-29BANICLO
- 2026-03-09BADILUY
- 2026-03-03ABCEKLO
- 2026-02-01BANIGLO
- 2025-12-29BNALGDI
- 2025-12-14BVANIEL
- 2025-12-09LRAOCBN
- 2025-10-23ABCFILK
+35 earlier appearances in the archive.