What does tattling mean?
Definitions for tattling
tat·tling
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word tattling.
Princeton's WordNet
blabbermouthed, leaky, talebearing(a), tattling(a)adjective
prone to communicate confidential information
ChatGPT
tattling
Tattling is the act of telling someone, typically an authority figure, about the wrongdoings, misbehavior, or rule violations of others, usually with the intention of getting them into trouble. It often has a negative connotation and is commonly associated with behavior seen in children.
Webster Dictionary
Tattling
of Tattle
Tattlingadjective
given to idle talk; apt to tell tales
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tattling in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tattling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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