tittle-tattle

/ˌtɪdl ˈtædl/

School children often engage in tittle-tattle about their classmates, sharing rumors and gossip while socializing during lunch and recess.

Tittle-tattle refers to light gossip or idle chatter. It can be used as a noun to describe the content of the gossip, and it can be used as a verb to describe the act of engaging in it. While usually harmless, too much tittle-tattle can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or the spread of minor rumors.

Definitions of tittle-tattle

1. noun

   light informal conversation for social occasions
   synonyms: causerie, chin wag, chin wagging, chin-wag, chin-wagging, chit chat, chit-chat, chitchat, gab, gabfest, gossip, small talk

   type of:

   chat, confab, confabulation, schmoose, schmooze

   an informal conversation
2. verb

   speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
   synonyms: blab, blabber, chatter, clack, gabble, gibber, maunder, palaver, piffle, prate, prattle, tattle, twaddle, yammer

   types:

   babble, blather, blether, blither, smatter

   talk foolishly

   type of:

   mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

   express in speech