Definitions

tittle-tattle

[tit-l-tat-l] / ˈtɪt lˌtæt l /

VERB

gossip

Synonyms

STRONG

babble blab blather blether chat chatter dish hint imply insinuate intimate jaw noise prate prattle repeat report rumor schmoose spread suggest talk tattle whisper

WEAK

bad-mouth bend one's ear cut to pieces cut up rattle on spill the beans talk idly tell secrets tell tales tell tales out of school wiggle-waggle

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet conceal hide

Example Sentences

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Tittle-tattle of that sort is apt to lead to unpleasantness.

From The Paradise Mystery by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)

Tittle-tattle will effect no lodgment in the Asquithian brain.

From Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 by Hamilton, Ian, Sir

"But ye winna wait, Monkbarns—ye are so imperative and impatient"— "Tittle-tattle, woman," said the impatient and agitated Antiquary, "where is my dear Mary?"

From The Antiquary — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir

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