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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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
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022
Today’s blowhard bloggers and their tattle texts?
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2021
Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
This isn’t the only tale that will be tattled to Kerry.
—Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2024
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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
The neighbor also wrote him two letters tattling on his wife.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
This isn’t the only tale that will be tattled to Kerry.
—Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tattle
Noun
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The pair first sparked engagement rumors in November of 2018 and fans have speculated about their relationship status since.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The two first sparked romance rumors in September 2023 after Swift appeared at one of Travis' NFL games with his family.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nancy and Minh are there too, but primarily to set up Peggy’s consternation that her neighbors, along with the rest of Rainey Street, have become a bunch of phone addicts hiding behind their Ring cams and gossiping on the Neighbors app instead of interacting face to face.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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These are all signals of withdrawal that can evolve into complaining, blaming, and gossiping.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Much depends on how US-China trade talks pan out: Trump’s 30% tariff on Beijing led the US’ trade deficit with China to fall to its narrowest point in 21 years.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company, according to multiple outlets, is in early talks with investors about a stock sale for current and former employees at a $500 billion valuation, a massive jump from its previous valuation of $300 billion.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The poll found that just 50% of those aged 18 to 34 report drinking, whereas 56% of those 35-55, and 55 and older drink.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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In Ohio, maps must be redrawn due to a quirk of state law – which may make the state’s delegation even more Republican and carve up two Democratic seats, according to a report in June from CNN’s Fredreka Schouten.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Tattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tattle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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