Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tattle
verb
/ˈtæt.əl/
Definition
To reveal secrets or inform on someone, often in a trivial or petty manner.
Examples
- Children often tattle on each other when they are playing.
- She didn’t want to tattle, but she felt it was the right thing to do.
- He was known to tattle to the teacher when he thought others were breaking the rules.
Meaning
To tell someone about someone’s wrongdoing or private matters, usually to get them in trouble.
Synonyms
- Inform
- Snitch
- Tell
- Reveal
