tattle

American  

[tat-l] / ˈtæt l /

verb (used without object)

tattled, tattling

1. to let out secrets.

2. to chatter, prate, or gossip.

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verb (used with object)

tattled, tattling

1. to utter idly; disclose by gossiping.

noun

1. the act of tattling.

2. idle talk; chatter; gossip.

tattle British  

/ ˈtætəl /

verb

1. (intr) to gossip about another's personal matters or secrets

2. (tr) to reveal by gossiping

   to tattle a person's secrets

3. (intr) to talk idly; chat

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noun

1. the act or an instance of tattling

2. a scandalmonger or gossip

Other Word Forms

• tattlingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of tattle

1475–85; < Dutch tatelen; cognate with Middle Low German tatelen

Example Sentences

Flora bounced on her toes, eager to tattle on Aunt Kitty.

From Literature

Sarwar, when asked about the prospect of a Labour leadership challenge, told reporters: "I think we should ignore the internal political tittle tattle and get on with delivering for the country."

From BBC

He also accused BBC News of "uncorroborated tittle tattle" in its reporting.

From BBC

He accused BBC News of "uncorroborated tittle tattle" in its reporting.

From BBC

Hard questions still need to be asked, not least because this is not primarily a story about celebrity tittle tattle, or idle gossip about ITV's star talent.

From BBC