blurp
- interjection
- /blɜrp/
- Informal
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ups
- Blurp! I didn't see you there!
Examples
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When she tripped over her shoelace, she exclaimed, "Blurp! That was embarrassing!"
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When the teacher called on her unexpectedly, she muttered, "Blurp, I wasn't ready!"
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He dropped his phone and said, "Blurp! That was clumsy of me."
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The comedian made a funny face and added a loud blurp to make the audience laugh.
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Blurp! That was unexpected.
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Upon spilling soda on her shirt, she sighed, "Blurp! That was not supposed to happen."
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As the balloon deflated unexpectedly, he showed his surprise by saying, "Blurp! What's going on?"
Synonyms
7
9.9
A short exclamation used to show surprise or get someone's attention
4
9.5
A short word people say when they are surprised or shocked
3
8.4
A short sound made by clearing the throat to get attention or show hesitation
3
9.3
A short throat sound people make to get attention or show hesitation
1
9.9
A short cry showing fear, surprise, or embarrassment
1
9.9
A word you say to show a short, funny hit sound
A short sharp sound someone makes to show surprise
An exclamation that sounds like a small pop to show something funny
A short sound people use to show surprise when something bounces
A short musical drum sound played after a joke to show it is funny
A short sound like a soft smack or small splash
A short cry of surprise used to sound French
Surface Forms
Etymology
Blurp is a playful sound word that copies a short silly noise used as a quick reaction. A helpful way to remember it is to think of burp, 'a sudden sound', and blurt, 'to say something suddenly', so blurp is used as a quick comic interjection for mild surprise or embarrassment.