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Meaning of tattler

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tattler

Pronunciation:/ˈtætlə//ˈtætlɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.

    Example: My sister is a big tattler; she always tells Mommy when I hit her!

    Synonyms:informantnarcstool pigeontattletale
  2. Either of two similar bird species in the shorebird genus Heteroscelus (Tringa in some taxonomies).

  3. A device fitted to a vehicle to measure mileage etc.

    Synonyms:tachograph