What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
snitch
Example
He's known as a snitch because he always tells the teacher when someone breaks the rules. [snitch: noun]
Example
She snitched on her best friend for cheating on the test. [snitched: past tense verb]
tattle
Example
Don't tattle on your little brother for eating a cookie before dinner. [tattle: verb]
Example
She's always tattling on her classmates for small things like forgetting their homework. [tattling: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tattle is more commonly used than snitch in everyday language, especially in British English. Snitch is more commonly used in American English and is often associated with criminal activity.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between snitch and tattle?
Both snitch and tattle are informal words and should be avoided in formal writing or speech.
