tattler
noun
, ˈta-tᵊl-ər\
Definition of tattler
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Synonyms for tattler
Synonyms
betrayer, canary [slang], deep throat, fink, informant, informer, nark [British], rat, rat fink, snitch, snitcher, squealer, stool pigeon, stoolie, talebearer, tattletale, telltale, whistle-blower
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Being a tattler or someone who is too focused on the drama rarely works out, largely because those dudes are more focused on screen time than the lead. — Martha Sorren, refinery29.com, "Bask In The Glory Of The Bachelorette's Speech To The Baby Men Vying For Her Heart," 20 June 2019 There are social repercussions for kids who develop a reputation as tattlers: they get left out. — K. Lori Hanson Ph.d., miamiherald, "Intention is what distinguishes a ‘teller’ from a ‘tattler’ | Miami Herald," 8 Mar. 2018 Dwight and Eugene remain at an ideological impasse, but Eugene is too busy waffling between his morality and his desire to stay alive to actually pick a side—and for reasons unknown, Dwight hasn’t found a way to simply ax the potential tattler. — Laura Bradley, HWD, "A Walking Dead Plea: Eugene Should Either Pick a Side or Die Already," 3 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tattler.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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