tattletales

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

Translation

n.A person who tells secrets or reveals private information, often about others.; A game in which players take turns hiding a small object and giving clues to find it.
v.To reveal secrets or private information about someone.

Phrases & Collocations

stop tattletales

little tattletales

tattletales always

avoid tattletales

were tattletales

becoming tattletales

tattletales now

catching tattletales

punish tattletales

Example Sentences

the kids were relentless tattletales, always running to their parents.

we warned them not to be tattletales, but they couldn't resist.

being a tattletale isn't always right, even if someone did something wrong.

the teacher discouraged the children from being tattletales about minor issues.

he got in trouble for being a constant tattletale to the teacher.

she hated being labeled a tattletale, so she kept quiet.

stop being a tattletale and solve your problems yourself!

the playground was full of potential tattletales waiting to report.

we tried to teach them the difference between tattling and reporting a serious problem.

he accused his brother of being a tattletale to their mother.

she was known around the neighborhood as a notorious tattletale.

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