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Tittle-tattle

usgb/ˈtɪtl tætl/Volume
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Used in casual, not serious or formal situations. SlideAt coffee breaks, there's often some tittle-tattle among colleagues.
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Implies the conversation might be trivial or even disapproving. SlideMany people dislike tittle-tattle because it can hurt reputations.
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Often occurs in social settings where people are casually conversing. SlideAt the reunion, there was a fair amount of tittle-tattle about past classmates.
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