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English noun: tittle-tattle

1. tittle-tattle (communication) light informal conversation for social occasions


Synonymscauserie, chin wag, chin wagging, chin-wag, chin-wagging, chit chat, chit-chat, chitchat, gab, gabfest, gossip, small talk


Broader (hypernym)chat, confab, confabulation, schmoose, schmooze


English verb: tittle-tattle

1. tittle-tattle (communication) speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly


ExamplesSam and Sue tittle-tattle


Synonymsblab, blabber, chatter, clack, gabble, gibber, maunder, palaver, piffle, prate, prattle, tattle, twaddle


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize


Narrower (hyponym)babble, blather, blether, blither, smatter









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