tattle meaning and definition

TATTLE noun

Definition of tattle (noun)

1. disclosing information or giving evidence about another
   • synonyms: singing, telling

TATTLE verb

Definition of tattle (verb)

1. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
   • synonyms: blab, blabber, chatter, clack, gabble, gibber, maunder, palaver, piffle, prate, prattle, tittle-tattle, twaddle
2. divulge confidential information or secrets
   • "Be careful--his secretary talks"
   • synonyms: babble, babble out, blab, blab out, let the cat out of the bag, peach, sing, spill the beans, talk
   • antonym: keep one-s mouth shut