"hiss-and-tell" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Blend of hiss + kiss and tell. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|hiss|kiss and tell}} Blend of hiss + kiss and tell Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} hiss-and-tell (not comparable)
  1. Disclosing private information in a hostile manner. Tags: not-comparable

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