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Christine Christie Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Tattletale

Can 'tattletale' be used as a verb?



For instance, would it be correct to say:


"I won't tattletale to the boss."

  

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com list it only as a noun.

  • com list it only as a noun.
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All the free online dictionaries in OneLook.com list it only as a noun.

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A tattletale is a young child who rats out on another child. The word is used for children.

I've not heard of it for adult situations.

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