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
Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2021
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
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
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Noun
Today’s blowhard bloggers and their tattle texts?
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2021
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tattle
Noun
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Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The point is, a little intention can encourage you to think twice before gossiping, Helander says, and prevent your conversation from slipping into cruel, purposeless trash talk.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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But even with plenty to gossip about, this season starts out as quietly as any other.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Russia and Ukraine haven't held direct talks in years.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Iranian regime is enjoying the air of legitimacy granted to it by the Trump administration’s sudden pivot to direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear program.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump is blaming his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, after a report showed the U.S. economy shrunk in the first several months of this year – the first decline in the U.S. economy in three years.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The report also accused the U.S. of not doing more to combat the virus.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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“Tattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tattle. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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