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
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022
Today’s blowhard bloggers and their tattle texts?
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2021
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
Mindy Kaling has a tiny tattle tale on her hands!
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022
Today’s blowhard bloggers and their tattle texts?
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2021
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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An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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And, of course, there’s NFL Redzone, which Reali has openly expressed interest in as rumors sizzle about Scott Hanson’s future with the program.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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So, who better to gossip right now than the stunning cast themselves.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The teacher told them that Ellsworth, who died in 2018, rebuked her for gossiping. Campbell built a thriving children's ministry at Eastland Assembly of God.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
12 May 2025
Noun
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June's tearful talk with her mom is followed by an equally emotional exchange with her husband.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The bill, which includes about $4.9 trillion in tax breaks, was passed after weeks of negotiations and talks with Republicans, some of whom were concerned about constituents losing critical benefits and others who called for further budget cuts.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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May 27: New Moon The next New Moon will fall at around 11:02 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 27, EarthSky reports.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The Star’s Eric Adler and Nathan Pilling contributed to this report.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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“Tattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tattle. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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