tattletale

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Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!, adapted by Allison Gregory from the book by Barbara Park, in which first-grader Junie faces Tattletale May, perhaps endangering the holiday singalong.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2015

Junie is tempted to use the gift-giving occasion for a bit of revenge on her nemesis, Tattletale May, but you can bet that some holiday wisdom will be imparted before the show’s end.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2014

Bypass a Tattletale Last month, I was fired when a colleague turned me in to our manager for doing personal work on company time.

From New York Times • May 5, 2011

It's as if the Pullman Police Department is reacting to every tip from every Tom, Dick and Tattletale that has a grudge against a player.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2011

“Little Miss Tattletale here was going to call Mamá,” Delia hissed through clenched teeth.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall