Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tittle-tattle
noun
ˈtɪtəl ˌtætəl
Definition
Tittle-tattle refers to idle talk or gossip, often about trivial or inconsequential matters.
Examples
- After the meeting, there was a lot of tittle-tattle about who would be promoted.
- She loves tittle-tattle, often sharing the latest neighborhood gossip.
- The book is filled with tittle-tattle about the lives of celebrities.
Meaning
The term is used to describe conversations that are not serious and tend to focus on minor details or rumors rather than important issues.
Synonyms
- gossip
- chitchat
- drivel
- prattle
