Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tattletale
noun
/ˈtæt.əl.teɪl/
Definition
A person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others about their wrongdoings.
Examples
- When the group of friends was playing, Liam became a tattletale and told the teacher about the mischief they were causing.
- It’s not nice to be a tattletale; you should try to resolve problems among yourselves instead.
Meaning
The term ‘tattletale’ is often used to describe someone who tells on others, typically in a school or home setting, usually to seek attention or punishment for someone else’s actions.
Synonyms
- squealer
- informant
- snitch
- betrayer
- blabbermouth
