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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Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Herbert has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer, and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy courtside during an NBA game on Thursday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sophia keeps her Instagram private but started opening up more on TikTok in 2025, including sharing a fun video about gossiping with her mom.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shopkeepers lightheartedly gossip in rich drawling accents, and pickup trucks make up the majority of the vehicles idling at one of the few stoplights in town.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two companies remain in talks, although neither company indicated when customers can expect programming to resume.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both countries blamed the other for the talks falling apart.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dover police said authorities had responded to a report of an altercation at the same time gunshots were heard.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Tattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tattle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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