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blurb

Pronunciation: /bləːb/
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Definition of blurb

noun

  • a short description of a book, film, or other product written for promotional purposes.

verb

[with object] informal, chiefly North American
  • write or contribute a blurb for (a book, film, or other product): this is the first time I have blurbed a whole line of books

Origin:

early 20th century: coined by Gelett Burgess (died 1951), American humorist

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