"Tattler" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Tattler" Meaning

A tattler is a person who likes to gossip or talk about the private affairs of others.

Example: "She's a tattler, always spreading rumors and sharing other people's secrets."

Synonyms: gossip, chatterbox, gossipmonger, busybody

"Tattler" Examples

Usage Examples of the Word "Tattler"


1. Noun
The gossip columnist was known as a tattler, always uncovering the latest scandal in the entertainment industry.

2. Verb
She was accused of tattling on her brother to their parents, causing trouble at home.

3. Old-fashioned or Informal
In my gossip column, I'm often called a tattler for sharing all the juicy news about our town's residents.

4. Archaic or Literary Usage
In the Shakespearean era, tattler was used to describe someone who loved to gossip and talk excessively.

5. Modern Colloquialism
Hush, don't be a tattler; let's keep this a secret among us, okay?

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