Paul Bloom

Part of the satisfaction of tattling surely comes from showing oneself to adults as a good moral agent, a responsible being who is sensitive to right and wrong. But I would bet that children would tattle even if they could do so only anonymously. They would do it just to have justice done.

Canadian Psychologist

Using 'tattle' can imply disapproval since it often involves telling on someone, sometimes seen as betrayal.

Negative Connotations

'Tattle' is often associated with children's behavior in telling adults about peers' actions.

Childish Behavior

Tattling typically involves informing a person with higher status or control, like a teacher or boss.

Authority Figure

When someone tattles on about something, it often implies that the listeners might not be interested.

Lack of Interest

Using 'tattle on about' suggests that the speaker is talking too much, in too much detail or without focus.

Verbose

'Tattle' as a noun implies the information shared is trivial or unnecessary to the listener.

Pointless Remarks

Tattle refers to sharing information about others that is not critical and can be seen as gossip.

Gossip Nature

Calling someone a 'tattle' can be derogatory; it suggests they are not to be trusted with secrets.

Negative Label

'Tattle' can suggest that the person puts rules or authority above loyalty to peers.

Relational Trust

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Tattle

Negative Connotations

Childish Behavior

Authority Figure

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