tittle-tattler
One who blabs
A tittle-tattler is someone who spreads gossip or trivial information about others—a gossipmonger or busybody.
The word combines tittle (a small detail) with tattle (to tell tales), emphasizing the petty nature of the talk: The office tittle-tattler knew everyone's business.
The term sounds old-fashioned and slightly playful.
One who spreads unverified talk
- blabbermouthOne who reveals secrets
- chatterboxOne who talks incessantly
- gossipmongerHabitual spreader of rumors
- talebearerOne who spreads rumors
busybody · newsmonger · yenta · scandalmonger · tattletale · gossiper · prattler · telltale
Intrusive meddler
- snoopOne who pries
- nosy parkerOverly curious meddler
- eavesdropperOne who listens secretly
- buttinskyIntrusive meddler in others' affairs
interloper · pryer · kibitzer · potterer · snooper · peeping tom
rumormonger
One who spreads unverified talk
- blabbermouthOne who reveals secrets
- chatterboxOne who talks incessantly
- gossipmongerHabitual spreader of rumors
talebearer · busybody · newsmonger · yenta · scandalmonger · tattletale · gossiper · prattler · telltale · gabber
busybody
Intrusive meddler
- snoopOne who pries
- nosy parkerOverly curious meddler
- eavesdropperOne who listens secretly
buttinsky · interloper · pryer · kibitzer · potterer · snooper · peeping tom
snitch
One who tells authorities
fink · stoolie · nark · betrayer · whistleblower · canary · grass · supergrass · dobber · telltale
tittle-tattlerconfidant
Trusted keeper of secrets
confidante · vault · keeper of secrets · confessor · discrete
tittle-tattlerintrovert
One who turns inward
wallflower · recluse · man of few words · woman of few words · strong silent type
tittle, tattle, tattler, tattled, tattles, tattling, tittle-tattle