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tattletale

/tætˈtæltæl/ noun · British & US
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What does tattletale mean?

noun

A person who habitually tells on others, often in a way that is considered annoying or untrustworthy. A person who informs on someone, especially in a way that is considered disloyal or unkind.

Example

"She was known as a tattletale in school for always telling the teacher about her classmates' misbehavior."

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