What does BLATE mean?

Blate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: hesitant to speak or act in a social situation, shy, bashful

Pronunciation (US): /bleɪt/

Pronunciation (UK): /bleɪt/

Origin and Usage: The word "blate" originated from the Middle English word "blat," meaning "bashful" or "shy." It is mainly used in Scottish and Irish English.

Synonyms: shy, bashful, timid, diffident, reticent

Related Words: bloat, bleat, blite, bluet, blite

Example Sentences:

• He was too blate to ask her out on a date.
• The blate child hid behind his mothers skirt.
• She was blate to speak up in the meeting.