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tattle

[tat-l] / ˈtæt l /


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Sarwar, when asked about the prospect of a Labour leadership challenge, told reporters: "I think we should ignore the internal political tittle tattle and get on with delivering for the country."

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

We’re hesitant to tattle to our supervisor, but since we’re equals, we’re also not comfortable confronting her.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2022

It has morphed into a broader movement and mind-set encouraging people to tattle on one another to the courts or the state — with grave consequences.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2022

“If Walls Could Talk” they might tattle on the home healthcare worker a woman hires to look after her widowed mother in this new TV movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Not to tattle on anyone, like a baby.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee




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