"telltale tit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: telltale tits [plural]
Etymology: From a children's rhyme. Tit refers to the bird. Head templates: {{en-noun}} telltale tit (plural telltale tits)
  1. (childish) A telltale; one who tattles. Tags: childish Synonyms: tell-tale-tit
    Sense id: en-telltale_tit-en-noun-7ZAWB7ya Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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