talebearer — a person who spreads gossip or tells tales about others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who spreads gossip or tells tales about others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪlˌberər/
Example Sentences
- The neighborhood talebearer knew everyone's business before they did.
- My little brother is such a talebearer that even our dog avoids him.
- The medieval court was full of talebearers trying to win the king's favor.
talebearer
NOUN[/ˈteɪlˌberər/]
a person who spreads gossip or tells tales about others
Whispering gossip about others
The talebearer whispers about the innocent wearer
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A Middle English compound formed from 'tale' (story, account) and 'bearer' (one who carries or conveys). Originally a neutral descriptive term for someone who tells or reports stories, the word evolved to acquire pejorative connotations, referring specifically to one who spreads gossip or reports others' secrets maliciously.
Breakdown
tale (story, narrative) + bearer (one who carries or brings). The compound combines a noun denoting narrative content with an agent noun indicating the person who conveys or transmits that content.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The neighborhood talebearer knew everyone's business before they did.”
“My little brother is such a talebearer that even our dog avoids him.”
“The medieval court was full of talebearers trying to win the king's favor.”
“She earned the title of office talebearer after revealing everyone's lunch plans.”
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