Tattler Meaning in English
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释义
A "tattler" is a person who tells secrets or reports the bad behavior of others, especially to authority figures, often seen as trying to get others in trouble.
用法与细微差别
"Tattler" is informal and often used by or about children, especially in a school context. It has a negative connotation—nobody likes a "tattler". Related verbs are "tattle" and "snitch"; "tattletale" is a synonym. Not used for serious reporting or whistleblowing.
例句
Nobody likes a tattler in class.
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Sara was called a tattler for telling the teacher.
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My little brother is such a tattler.
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Don’t be a tattler; try to solve the problem yourself first.
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He earned a reputation as the office tattler after reporting everyone’s mistakes.
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No one tells secrets around a known tattler.
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