lˌtæt 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
1520–30; gradational compound based on tittle to whisper, gossip
Related forms
tit·tle-tat·tler, noun
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| tittle-tattle | |
| —n | |
| 1. | idle chat or gossip |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (intr) to chatter or gossip |
| 'tittle-tattler | |
| —n | |
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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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