tattletale

Example Sentences

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Danielle Spencer, the former child star who played sassy tattletale Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

“You once said that using the debt ceiling as a negotiating wedge just could not happen,” she harped like a little tattletale.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2023

He has established a tattletale line to complain about teachers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2022

You’ve already suggested that your parents are likely to out you as the tattletale, but do you think anything will change?

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2020

“I think Mila forgot to wash her sweater, that’s why,” she said in a tattletale sort of voice.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee