tattle
/ˈtætəl/
verb
- To tell secrets or report someone's wrongdoing, especially in a way that is seen as petty or seeking to get someone in trouble.
- The little boy ran to tattle on his sister for eating a cookie before dinner.
- She didn't want to tattle, but the bullying had to be reported to the teacher.
- In some workplaces, employees tattle on coworkers to gain favor with the boss.
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noun
- Gossip or idle talk, especially about the private affairs of others.
- The office was full of tattle about who was getting promoted.
- Her constant tattle about celebrities annoyed her friends.
- I try to ignore the tattle that goes on in the neighborhood.
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