tattler — a person who tells tales or reveals secrets about others, especially to get them in trouble
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who tells tales or reveals secrets about others, especially to get them in trouble
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtætlər/
Korean meaning: 고자질쟁이, 일러바치는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 태-틀러 (강세: 태)
Example Sentences
- The office tattler spread rumors about everyone's lunch choices.
- Don't be a tattler - solve your problems directly.
- The school tattler knew everyone's secrets but had no real friends.
tattler
NOUN//ˈtætlər//
a person who tells tales or reveals secrets about others, especially to get them in trouble
Someone who tells on others
The tattler faces the battler, while the rattler watches!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'tatelen'(수다떨다)에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '말이 많은 사람'이라는 뜻이었지만 점차 '남의 비밀을 폭로하는 사람'이라는 부정적 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The office tattler spread rumors about everyone's lunch choices.”
“Don't be a tattler - solve your problems directly.”
“The school tattler knew everyone's secrets but had no real friends.”
“He earned the nickname 'tattler' after reporting his brother for eating the last cookie.”
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