Basic Details
Word: Blabberblossom
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who talks too much, often in a silly or foolish way.
Synonyms: Chatterbox, Talkative person, Gossip
Antonyms: Quiet person, Mute, Reticent
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't be a blabberblossom: Used to tell someone to stop talking too much. Example: "She was sharing secrets with everyone; I told her not to be a blabberblossom."
- Blabberblossom in the room: Refers to someone who is overtly chatty and often distracts others. Example: "When he starts talking about his weekend, he's the blabberblossom in the room."
Usage Examples
Example 1: At the party, I tried to join the conversation but all I heard was the blabberblossom chattering on about the latest gossip.
Example 2: My little brother can be such a blabberblossom; he never stops talking about his toys!
Example 3: When the teacher was explaining the lesson, Jenna joked that she felt like the blabberblossom of the class with all her questions.
Fun Fact
The word "blabberblossom" is a playful combination of "blabber," which means to talk excessively, and "blossom," which adds a whimsical touch, suggesting that the chatter is blooming and overflowing, much like flowers!
Famous Quote
"If a man opens a school, he closes a prison; but if a woman opens her mouth, she may as well open a blabberblossom." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blabberblossom" mean?
a) A quiet person
b) A person who talks too much
c) A type of flower
d) A noise made by birds
Answer: b) A person who talks too much
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blabberblossom"?
a) Chatterbox
b) Whisper
c) Thoughtful person
d) Reader
Answer: a) Chatterbox
3. Which is an antonym of "blabberblossom"?
a) Talkative
b) Mute
c) Conversationalist
d) Social
Answer: b) Mute
4. Which sentence uses "blabberblossom" correctly?
a) The blabberblossom listened quietly to the music.
b) During lunch, Sarah was being a real blabberblossom about her holiday plans.
c) The blabberblossom wrote a letter to his friend.
d) The blabberblossom swam in the pool.
Answer: b) During lunch, Sarah was being a real blabberblossom about her holiday plans.
5. Which idiom suggests someone who talks too much?
a) Don't be a blabberblossom
b) As quiet as a mouse
c) Keep it under your hat
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) Don't be a blabberblossom
