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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tattler derives from Middle English 'tatelen', meaning 'to chatter' or 'talk excessively'. Originally referring simply to a talkative person, the word evolved to carry a distinctly pejorative sense, denoting someone who reveals others' secrets or gossips maliciously.
Breakdown
tattle (to chatter, gossip, or reveal secrets) + -er (agent noun suffix, indicating a person who performs an action). The base 'tattle' itself is of imitative origin, likely echoing rapid speech.
🎵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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