tattles

Definition of tattlesnext
present tense third-person singular of tattle
as in gossips
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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talks
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  • Iran’s president said the US blockade on Iranian ports remains a major obstacle to talks.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Indeed, as advertised, Raye talks to the audience so much — and is so warm and hilarious — that her banter is a show in itself.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Tattles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tattles. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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