Titivil
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɪtɪvɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Titivil is a noun meaning (obsolete) A mischievous gossip or a troublemaker.
Meaning
(obsolete) A mischievous gossip or a troublemaker.
Example Sentences
There is no moe such titifyls in Englandes ground, / To hold with the hare and run with the hound.
For the deuill hymself, to set farther diuision betwene the Englishe and Frenche nacion did apparell certain catchepoules, and Parasites, cōmonly called titiuils and tale tellers, to sowe discord and dissencion, betwene the dukes of Bedford and Burgoyne […]
Word Forms
- titivils
- titifil
Synonyms for titivil
Depending on context, synonyms include rumourmonger, talebearer, knave, scoundrel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include titiviller, tittle-tattler, tattletale, tell-tale-tit, tatler, tattler.
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