Blurb Word Meaning

Etymology:

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

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Definition:

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

Short Definition:

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

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Definition:

write or contribute a blurb for (a book, film, or other product)

Short Definition:

write or contribute blurb for

Examples:

• this is the first time I have blurbed a whole line of books