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tattle
This term carries a strong connotation of immaturity and pettiness. It differs from reporting or whistleblowing in that the motivation is usually spiteful or self-serving rather than a desire for justice or safety. It is most frequently used in the context of children or people acting like children in a professional or social setting.
As a noun, the word describes the general activity of petty reporting. While it can occasionally be used to describe the actual words spoken, it typically functions as an uncountable mass noun referring to the behavior of complaining or informing on others.
Meanings
Examples
教室の中での絶え間ない告げ口が緊張した雰囲気を作り出していた。
彼は会議中に紛失したファイルについて報告するだろうか。