Meaning of the word "tittle tattle" in English

What does "tittle tattle" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tittle tattle

US /ˈtɪt.əl ˌtæt.əl/
UK /ˈtɪt.əl ˌtæt.əl/

Noun

gossip or idle talk, especially about other people's private affairs

Example:
I don't like to engage in tittle-tattle about my colleagues.
The office was full of constant tittle-tattle.

Verb

to engage in gossip or idle talk

Example:
They spent the afternoon tittle-tattling about their neighbors.
Please don't tittle-tattle about my personal life.