1. people who reveal secrets or report on others’ private affairs; gossips
Usage: informal
2. medium-sized shorebirds with long legs and bills that make loud calls
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The teacher warned the students not to be tattlers about minor classroom incidents.
• Office tattlers often create tension among coworkers.
• She avoided the neighborhood tattlers who spread rumors about everyone.
• The tattlers flew along the shoreline, calling loudly to each other.
• Birdwatchers spotted several tattlers feeding in the shallow water.
• The children were told that tattlers would not be rewarded for reporting harmless behavior.