What does tattling mean?

1 chiefly US : to tell secrets about what someone else has done : blab. 2 : chatter, prate. transitive verb. : to utter or disclose in gossip or chatter. tattle.

When to use say and tell?

The difference between say and tell

1. Say something vs tell someone something. Generally speaking, you can use say and tell as follows: You say something BUT you tell someone something.
2. Say something to someone. Tell is used with an indirect object (e.g. tell me something, tell John something…) ‘Say’ is usually used without an indirect object.

Is a word or phrase telling how many?

ADJECTIVE: Describes a noun or pronoun; tells which one, what kind or how many. ADVERB: Describes verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs; tells how, why, when, where, to what extent. CONJUNCTION: A word that joins two or more structures; may be coordinating, subordinating, or correlative.

What is shut up in ASL?

American Sign Language: “shut up” The sign for “shut up” (as in shut your mouth) closes the fingers and the thumb on top of your lips as if representing the closing of your mouth. In the ending position the thumb is pressed up against the fingers (in a flattened “O” handshape).

What do you call a person who think they are always right?

narcissist: a person who admires himself or herself too much, especially their appearance. A person who admires himself too much think that they are always right.

What is Talling?

1. a. Having greater than ordinary height: a tall woman.

Is shut up a nice word?

The phrase is probably a shortened form of “shut up your mouth” or “shut your mouth up”. Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also considered a form of profanity by some.

How do you say shut up in a fancy way?

Synonyms of ‘shut up’

1. hush.
2. button it (slang)
3. pipe down (slang) Just pipe down and I’ll tell you what I want.
4. put a sock in it (British, slang)
5. keep your trap shut (slang)
6. cut the cackle (informal)
7. button your lip (slang)