n. One who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often by a child seeking attention.
n. One who gossips, often for the sake of attention.
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n. someone who gossips indiscreetly
Word Usage
"The penalty for such a violation was for the immediate surrender of the paper, which was soon retrieved by the stealth "tattletale" who was hovering on the periphery as his rival was subjected to disciplinary action."