Meaning: This idiom refers to a person who talks too much and often reveals secrets or confidential information. It implies that the person cannot keep things to themselves and is prone to gossiping.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “Don’t tell Jake about the surprise party—he’s such a blabbermouth, he’ll spoil the secret.”
- “She didn’t mean any harm, but being a blabbermouth, she accidentally let slip about the company’s new project.”
- “Everyone avoided discussing personal matters around him because he was known to be a blabbermouth.”
Origin: The origin of the term “blabbermouth” comes from the combination of “blabber,” an old word meaning to talk excessively or nonsensically, and “mouth,” emphasizing the act of speaking. The word “blabber” itself dates back to the 15th century and likely has imitative origins, mimicking the sound of someone talking rapidly and incessantly. By the early 20th century, “blabbermouth” became a colloquial term in English to describe someone who cannot keep secrets and talks too much, often with negative connotations of gossip and indiscretion.
