tattler
English
/ˈtætl̩ɚ/, /ˈtætl̩ə/
noun
Definitions
- One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.
- Either of two similar bird species in the shorebird genus (Tringa in some taxonomies).
- A device fitted to a vehicle to measure mileage etc.
Etymology
Suffix from English tattle.
Origin
English
tattle
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Cognates and derived terms
- tattle English
- tattlesome English
- tattletale English
- tatelen Middle Dutch