Associations to the word «Tattletale»

Wiktionary

TATTLETALE, adjective. Telltale, giveaway
TATTLETALE, noun. One who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often by a child seeking attention.
TATTLETALE, noun. One who gossips, often for the sake of attention.

Dictionary definition

TATTLETALE, noun. Someone who gossips indiscreetly.

Wise words

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