tattle

[ˈtætl]

tattle Definition

• 1. to tell secrets or talk about private matters that are not your own to tell
• 2. to reveal information that someone else wanted to keep secret
• 3. to gossip or spread rumors

Using tattle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tattle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She tattled on her classmates for cheating on the test.

• Example

  Don't tattle on me to the boss!

• Example

  He's always tattling about other people's business.

tattle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tattle

• gossip
• blab
• babble
• chatter
• prattle

Antonyms for tattle

• keep quiet
• keep secret

Phrases with tattle

• stop tattling

  to stop telling secrets or spreading rumors

  Example

  I wish you would stop tattling about my personal life.

• tattle tale

  a person who tells secrets or spreads rumors about others

  Example

  Don't be a tattle tale and tell mom I broke her vase.

• tattle on someone

  to tell someone in authority about something wrong or bad that someone else has done

  Example

  I can't believe you tattled on me to the teacher!

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Summary: tattle in Brief

The verb 'tattle' [ˈtætl] means to reveal secrets or private information that is not yours to tell, or to gossip and spread rumors. It is often used to describe someone who tells on others or reveals information that was meant to be kept secret. Synonyms include 'gossip', 'blab', and 'babble'.