Tattle1. (v. i.) To prate; to talk idly; to use many words with little meaning; to chat.
2. (v. i.) To tell tales; to communicate secrets; to be a talebearer; as, a tattling girl.
3. (n.) Idle talk or chat; trifling talk; prate.
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