tattles

[US]/[ˈtætəl]/
[UK]/[ˈtætəl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A piece of gossip or a revelation of a secret.
v.To reveal information, typically about someone else, that was meant to be kept secret.; To talk informally and gossip.

Phrases & Collocations

she tattles.

he tattled.

tattles often.

don't tattles.

little tattles.

tattles now.

always tattles.

tattles about.

Example Sentences

the kids love to tattles on each other when they're bored.

she used to be a constant tattles, always getting into trouble.

we told him not to tattles to their parents about the party.

he warned her against tattles, saying it wouldn't solve anything.

the teacher discouraged tattles and encouraged students to resolve conflicts themselves.

stop tattles! it's not a way to get what you want.

my little brother is a notorious tattles; he tells everything.

she got in trouble for tattles about her brother stealing cookies.

he was known for being a tattles, even to adults.

parents should teach their children not to tattles unnecessarily.

the playground was filled with kids tattles about minor issues.

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