tattle (Meaning)
tattle (n)
disclosing information or giving evidence about another
tattle (v)
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
divulge confidential information or secrets
tattle (v. i.)
To prate; to talk idly; to use many words with little meaning; to chat.
To tell tales; to communicate secrets; to be a talebearer; as, a tattling girl.
tattle (n.)
Idle talk or chat; trifling talk; prate.
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tattle Sentence Examples
- Emily's younger sister was always quick to tattle on her older siblings' mischief.
- The teacher warned the students that tattling would not be tolerated in class.
- Jake's parents were disappointed that he had tattled on his brother instead of trying to resolve the issue himself.
- The cat would often tattle on the dog by meowing loudly when it found him hiding under the bed.
- Rumors spread quickly through the office because several employees had the habit of tattling.
- The principal made it clear that tattling would not help anyone and that students should only report serious violations of the rules.
- Despite being told not to tattle, Sarah couldn't resist informing the teacher that her classmate was chewing gum in class.
- The little boy tattled on his friend for taking his favorite toy, hoping to get it back.
- The company policy forbade employees from tattling on one another, but some still did it anonymously.
- The journalist was accused of tattling on the politician by revealing their alleged affair in a newspaper article.
FAQs About the word tattle
disclosing information or giving evidence about another, speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly, divulge confidential information or secretsT
report,rumor, gossip, talk, word, buzz, noise, dish, scuttlebutt, whispering
shut up, shut up, clam up,clam up,
Emily's younger sister was always quick to tattle on her older siblings' mischief.
The teacher warned the students that tattling would not be tolerated in class.
Jake's parents were disappointed that he had tattled on his brother instead of trying to resolve the issue himself.
The cat would often tattle on the dog by meowing loudly when it found him hiding under the bed.
