Telltale (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who gossips indiscreetly.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She was the telltale of the office, always blurting out everyone's personal secrets.
- Her coworkers had learned to keep quiet around the telltale, lest their own stories become tomorrow's gossip.
- After being betrayed by a trusted friend, he became notorious as a telltale among their social circle.
- Her reputation as a telltale made it difficult for her to form lasting relationships with others.
- Unfortunately, the telltale in the group couldn't resist sharing the surprising news before it was officially announced.