Tattletale
(noun)
A person who tells secrets or reveals information about others' private or wrong doings.
Origin:
This word is derived from the combination of the words "tattle" and "tale" . it was first used in the 17th century.
Examples:
- He was always a tattletale and would tell on his classmates for the slightest infraction.
- She was known as the class tattletale, always quick to point out when someone broke a rule.
- The tattletale got in trouble for spreading rumors about her classmates.
- The tattletale was always eager to report any misbehavior to the teacher.
- He was always tattletale and it made him many enemies.