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tit⋅tle-tat⋅tle

[tit-l-tat-l] noun, verb, -tled, -tling.
–noun
1. gossip or foolish chatter.
–verb (used without object)
2. to gossip or chatter.

Origin:
1520–30; gradational compound based on tittle to whisper, gossip


tittle-tattler, noun
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tit·tle-tat·tle   (tĭt'l-tāt'l)   
n.  Petty gossip; trivial talk.
intr.v.   tit·tle-tat·tled, tit·tle-tat·tling, tit·tle-tat·tles
To talk idly or foolishly; gossip.

[Reduplication of tattle.]
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Main Entry:  tittle-tattle
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  excessively talking, esp. gossiping
Etymology:  reduplication
Main Entry:  tittle-tattle
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  excessive and trifling talk; prattling; gossiping
Etymology:  reduplication
Main Entry:  tittle-tattle
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to talk excessively and idly; to gossip
Etymology:  reduplication
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