tat|tle

tat|tle
tat|tle «TAT uhl», verb, -tled, -tling, noun.
–v.i.
1. to tell tales or secrets; blab: »

Though teased, the boy never tattled.

2. to talk idly or foolishly; chatter; gossip: »

The two old ladies tattled for hours.

–v.t.
1. to reveal by tattling; blurt out.
2. to say idly or foolishly.
–n.
1. idle or foolish talk; gossip: »

the tattle of the day.

2. the act of telling tales or secrets.
╂[earlier, stammer, prattle. Compare Middle Dutch tatelen to stutter; perhaps imitative.]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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