What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
snitching
Example
He was accused of snitching on his colleagues to get a promotion. [snitching: verb]
Example
She felt guilty for snitching on her friend to the teacher. [snitching: gerund or present participle]
tattling
Example
The little girl was tattling on her brother for not sharing his toys. [tattling: verb]
Example
He accused her of tattling on him to their boss about his lateness. [tattling: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tattling is more commonly used than snitching in everyday language, especially in school or family settings. Snitching is more commonly used in criminal or gang contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between snitching and tattling?
Both snitching and tattling are informal words and are not appropriate for formal situations. However, snitching may be considered more negative and inappropriate than tattling due to its association with criminal activity.
