Blurts

/blɜːrts/ verb

Definition

Says something suddenly without thinking, or third-person singular present tense of blur.

Etymology

Blurt in third-person singular form. The base verb likely imitative in origin, expressing sudden, unfiltered speech.

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When nervous, humans unconsciously blurt out information we're trying to hide—it's why trained interrogators stay silent during interviews to make suspects fill the uncomfortable pause.

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