tattling

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tattling

A child is tattling to the teacher about a broken crayon.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Prone to communicating confidential information; revealing secrets: Describes a person who habitually tells others about private or secret matters, often in a way that causes trouble or betrayal of trust. This implies a tendency to gossip or disclose information that should remain private.

Usage

The adjective "tattling" is used to describe a person's character or behavior. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting untrustworthiness or a childish inclination to tell on others. - It typically modifies nouns like "child," "student," or "behavior." - It is often used in contexts involving gossip, betrayal of confidence, or reporting minor misdeeds to an authority figure.

Examples
  • The tattling student told the teacher about every small rule broken during recess.
  • She was known for her tattling nature, so no one trusted her with a secret.
  • We discourage tattling behavior in the classroom unless someone is in danger.
Advanced Usage
  • "tattling tongue": A phrase used to describe someone who cannot keep secrets.
    • You can't tell him anything; he has a tattling tongue.
  • Used to characterize an action indirectly:
    • Her tattling got her classmates into trouble.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tattle (verb): To report someone's wrongdoings, especially trivial ones, to an authority; to gossip or reveal secrets.
    • He promised not to tattle on his brother.
  • Tattletale (noun): A person, especially a child, who tattles.
    • Don't be a tattletale.
Synonyms
  • Blabbermouth: A person who talks too much, especially about secrets.
  • Tell-tale: (Chiefly British) Informer, tattletale.
  • Gossipy: Fond of or involved in gossip.
  • Indiscreet: Having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private.
Antonyms
  • Discreet: Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
  • Trustworthy: Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
  • Secretive: Inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Tattle on someone": (Phrasal verb) To inform an authority figure about someone's misdeed.
    • The little boy tattled on his sister for eating the last cookie.
tattling

A child is tattling to the teacher about a broken crayon.

Adjective
  1. prone to communicate confidential information

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