tattled

Meanings

• Verb

  To report secretly, usually about someone's wrongdoing or misbehavior.

  - "She tattled on her classmate for cheating during the exam."
  - "He refused to tattletale on his friend, even though he knew he was lying."

• Verb

  To inform secretly and typically unofficially.

  - "The informant tattled on the smugglers' activities to the authorities."
  - "He was hesitant to tattletale on his colleague's mistake."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tattled
mattel , rattled , battled , gattled

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Variants

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tattle , tattled , tattles , tattling , tittle-tattle , tittle-tattled , tittle-tattles , tittle-tattling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to betray a trust' and comes from the Middle English word 'tattelen' which means 'to chatter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tattling' first appeared in print in the late 1500s.

2. In some cultures, tattling is considered a sign of loyalty and honesty.

3. The word 'tattletale' is often used to refer to someone who tattles excessively or unnecessarily.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gossip: Tattling is a form of gossip, as it involves sharing information about others that is not necessarily true or necessary.

2. Betrayal: Tattling can be considered a form of betrayal, as it involves sharing secrets or information that was entrusted to you.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tattling' is often depicted as a negative behavior, as it involves betraying trust and revealing secrets. In some cases, it can also be seen as a way to protect others or uphold justice.

How to Memorize "tattled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone whispering a secret to someone else, or imagine a person tiptoeing up to someone and reporting what they've heard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tattling' with the idea of secrets and betrayal, or think of it as something that is whispered or shared in confidence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'To Trust And Tell Is A Sin', which stands for 'Tattling And Traitorous Information'.

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