Tattler
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtætl̩ɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tattler is a noun meaning One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.
Meaning
One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.
More Meanings
- Either of two similar bird species in the shorebird genus Heteroscelus (Tringa in some taxonomies).
- A device fitted to a vehicle to measure mileage etc.
Example Sentences
My sister is a big tattler; she always tells Mommy when I hit her!
A few truck drivers griped drowsily about the tattlers in their cabs which graphed the mileage per hour per day.
Electronic monitors (black box, tattlers) help to define the actions of the driver during normal and emergent operation of the EMS unit.
Word Forms
- tattlers
Synonyms for tattler
Depending on context, synonyms include informant, narc, tattletale, abaddon, accuser, beefer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include telltale, tattletale, tatler, tell-tale-tit, tittle-tattler, tell-tale.
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