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
Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2023
But the real interest of this book lies not in its colorful tittle-tattle but in its richness as psychodrama.
—Brooke Allen, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 7 June 2025
The site’s community boosted its value to more than $72 million, and then people started tattling on him to his parents.
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—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Fortunately for him, none of the women rush to tattle on anyone else.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2023
But the real interest of this book lies not in its colorful tittle-tattle but in its richness as psychodrama.
—Brooke Allen, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Verb
Jeri Weil as Judy Hensler Jeri Weil played Judy Hensler, who is credited with being one of Beaver's nemeses for frequently tattling and teasing him.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 7 June 2025
The site’s community boosted its value to more than $72 million, and then people started tattling on him to his parents.
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—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tattle
Noun
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On Wednesday morning, amid rumors swirling online about who could be involved, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators still had not identified a suspect or person of interest.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Powell said being mentioned in trade rumors is almost a badge of honor, indicating that you’re valued.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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In subsequent phone calls, Tucker allegedly masturbated or engaged in phone sex without Tracy’s consent and accused her of gossiping about his marital problems, according to Tracy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The records have thousands of references to Trump, including emails in which Epstein and others shared news articles, commented on his policies, or gossiped about him and his family.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Both countries will be having their second round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva, Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC, adding that the Iran is ready to discuss restricting its nuclear program for lighter sanctions and economic benefits for both sides.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Swiss Foreign Ministry told the Associated Press that the nuclear talks will again be mediated by Oman.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s goal to build a local defense industry is making progress but needs to overcome constraints on investment, talent, and technology, according to a report by think tank Azure Strategy.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The debut model is expected to offer a driving range of about 248 miles (400 kilometres) on China’s standard test cycle, according to reports.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Tattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tattle. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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