Can 'tattletale' be used as a verb?
For instance, would it be correct to say:
"I won't tattletale to the boss."
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.
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.