Tattled: meaning, definitions and examples

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tattled

 

[ หˆtรฆtlฬฉd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal communication

To tattle means to inform on someone, especially in a petty or indiscreet manner. It is often used when a person reveals someone else's misbehavior or wrongdoing, usually to someone in authority. This term is commonly associated with children, who may tattle on each other to adults, seeking to gain favor or punishment for the other party. The act of tattling can be viewed negatively, as it often involves a lack of loyalty or trust among peers.

Synonyms

betray, inform, report, snitch, spill

Examples of usage

  • She tattled on her brother for stealing cookies.
  • In class, he always tattled if someone wasn't paying attention.
  • Don't tattle unless it's really serious.
  • The children were often caught tattling on each other.

Translations

Translations of the word "tattled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falar demais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwatzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membongkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปั–ั‚ะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plotkowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ—ใ‚ƒในใ‚Šใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bavarder

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chismear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dedikodu yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋‹ค๋ฅผ ๋–จ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุญุฏุซ ูƒุซูŠุฑู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povรญdat si

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozprรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฒ่Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klepetati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spjalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉะท ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ danฤฑลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chismear

Etymology

The word 'tattled' is derived from 'tattle,' which appears in English as early as the 16th century. The term is thought to come from the Middle English word 'taten,' which referred to the act of prattling or chatting. The original sense of tattle was associated with talking or gossiping, particularly in a way that may lack discretion. Over time, the meaning shifted towards the specific context of reporting someone's misdeeds or secrets. While originally it may not have carried a negative connotation, in contemporary usage, 'tattling' often implies a sense of betrayal or pettiness, especially in social dynamics among children. The term highlights a cultural perspective on loyalty and the moral implications of reporting on peers.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,395, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.