Tattle

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Tattle is internet slang for when someone informs or reports on someone elses actions or behavior, often for the purpose of getting them in trouble or seeking attention. It can be seen as an act of sharing private or personal information about someone without their consent.

Examples:

1. Emily is always tattling on her classmates to the teacher. She tells the teacher whenever someone forgets their homework or talks during class.

2. Jake thought it would be funny to tattle on Sarah’s secret crush by telling everyone in their friend group. This caused a lot of embarrassment and trust issues between them.

Emily is known for tattling on classmates for breaking the rules.
Jake tattled on Sarah’s secret to hurt her feelings and make himself look cooler.

Synonyms:
snitch, rat out, blab, tell on, squeal, spill the beans
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