1. to tell someone in authority about another person’s wrongdoing or secrets
Usage: often used of children

1. gossip or idle talk
Usage: somewhat archaic

Examples

• Don’t tattle on your sister for breaking the vase.
• The student decided to tattle when he saw his classmate cheating.
• She promised not to tattle about what happened at recess.
• The teacher discouraged tattling unless someone was in danger.
• Stop your constant tattle and focus on your own work.
• The old woman’s tattle spread quickly through the small town.