blabbermouth

Everyday

(informal) A person who talks too much, especially someone who tells secrets. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday talk and stories among children: "Don't tell him, he's a blabbermouth." It tells the reader that a character can't keep a secret. Mildly rude or teasing. Phrases: such a blabbermouth, don't be a blabbermouth.

Examples

• Don't tell Sam the surprise; he's a blabbermouth. tree →
• My little sister is a real blabbermouth. tree →
• Some blabbermouth told everyone about the party. tree →
• "You blabbermouth!" she shouted. tree →
• I'm not a blabbermouth — I can keep a secret. tree →
• The blabbermouth spoiled the ending of the film. tree →

Note

Informal, teasing. Verb: blab (blab, blabbed, blabbing) — tell secrets. Similar: telltale, tattletale (US), dobber (Australia: one who dobs someone in). Safety: secrets about someone being hurt should always be told to an adult.