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Schwätzerin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • tattletale noun (informal, chiefly North American) Someone, especially a child, who reports on other people's misbehaviour, often just to get them in trouble.
  • windbag noun Someone who talks a great deal, often pompously, without saying much of substance.

Senses

Schwätzerin is used for these senses in English:

  • platitudinarian One who uses many platitudes in speaking or writing.
  • tattletale One who gossips, often for the sake of attention.
  • windbag (mildly, derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.

tattletale — full definition

  1. noun (informal, chiefly North American) Someone, especially a child, who reports on other people's misbehaviour, often just to get them in trouble.
  2. verb To tell on someone; to reveal wrongdoing to an authority figure.

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