tattle 1 of 2

as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy she claims to have picked up some juicy tattle about the celebrity couple

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tattle

2 of 2

verb

as in to gossip
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature those neighborhood busybodies, constantly tattling and whispering over their backyard fences

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Recent Examples of tattle
Noun
Mindy Kaling has a tiny tattle tale on her hands! Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Today’s blowhard bloggers and their tattle texts? Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2021
Verb
This creates a situation where neighbors are tattling on their neighbor’s home and the city would investigate. Pierluigi Oliverio, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024 There is no product settling into the creases of my smile line, tattling on my ‘no makeup; makeup’ look. Leah Romero, ELLE, 20 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for tattle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tattle
Noun
  • And, of course, there’s NFL Redzone, which Reali has openly expressed interest in as rumors sizzle about Scott Hanson’s future with the program.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • So, who better to gossip right now than the stunning cast themselves.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • The teacher told them that Ellsworth, who died in 2018, rebuked her for gossiping. Campbell built a thriving children's ministry at Eastland Assembly of God.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress (BBC) Follow me on Twitter.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Seven bargaining units are already in active talks with the California Department of Human Resources to reach new agreements.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Minutes later, police were called to a hospital for a report of a shooting victim seeking care.
    Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
  • Police responded about 1:45 a.m. Sunday to the area of 1803 Paloma Avenue following reports of a vehicle burglary.
    Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025

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