— tattlingly , adv.
/tat"l/ , v. , tattled, tattling , n.
v.i.
1. to let out secrets.
2. to chatter, prate, or gossip.
v.t.
3. to utter idly; disclose by gossiping.
n.
4. the act of tattling.
5. idle talk; chatter; gossip.
[ 1475-85; tatelen; c. MLG tatelen ]