Definition of "tittle-tattle" [tit•tle-tat•tle]

• Petty gossip; trivial talk. (noun)
• To talk idly or foolishly; gossip. (verb-intransitive)

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• "What these documents add is gossip and tittle-tattle between the negotiators."
• "In lieu of direct experience, social tittle-tattle allows people to learn about others across a very wide group, the team say."
• "Thanks for your company on this marathon day of tittle-tattle."