tattle — to tell someone in authority about something wrong that someone else has done
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to tell someone in authority about something wrong that someone else has done
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtætəl/
Korean meaning: 고자질하다, 일러바치다
Korean pronunciation: 태-틀 (강세: 태)
Example Sentences
- My little brother always tattles when I sneak extra cookies from the jar.
- The office tattle spread quickly among the employees during lunch break.
- She promised not to tattle about the surprise party preparations.
tattle
VERB//ˈtætəl//
to tell someone in authority about something wrong that someone else has done
Telling the teacher on classmates
Tattle about stolen cattle, and cowboys rush to battle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
15세기 중세 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '수다떨다, 잡담하다'라는 의미였습니다. 아이들이 끝없이 떠드는 모습에서 '고자질하다'는 의미로 발전했죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother always tattles when I sneak extra cookies from the jar.”
“The office tattle spread quickly among the employees during lunch break.”
“She promised not to tattle about the surprise party preparations.”
“Stop being a tattletale and solve your problems like adults!”
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