tattletale

/ˈtætətæl/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who habitually tells on others, especially children who inform on their peers to a teacher or parent.

“My little brother is such a tattletale, always telling mom when I’m not doing my homework.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a person who habitually tells on others.

“He’s such a tattletale that nobody trusts him with confidential information.”

Synonyms

  • informant
  • snitch

Antonyms

  • confidant
  • secret-keeper