tattletale

UK
/ˈtæt.əl.teɪl/
US
/ˈtæt.əl.teɪl/

Translations

tattletalenoun
tattletales
pl
UK
/ˈtæt.əl.teɪl/
US
/ˈtæt.əl.teɪl/
The teacher asked the tattletale to stop reporting every minor incident.
Учитель попросил ябеду перестать сообщать о каждом незначительном инциденте.
Additional translations
tattletaleadjective
UK
/ˈtæt.əl.teɪl/
US
/ˈtæ.t̬əl.teɪl/
Used attributively to describe something that reveals or indicates hidden information.

Definitions

tattletalenoun
A person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others; a telltale.
The teacher reminded the students not to be a tattletale when someone makes a small mistake.
An object, sign, or device that reveals or indicates the presence or occurrence of something.
The small red light is a tattletale indicating the system has overheated.
tattletaleadjective
Revealing or indicating secret or hidden information; telltale.
A tattletale trail of crumbs led straight to the puppy's hiding spot.