tale-telling
nounUK /ˈteɪlˌtelɪŋ/
US /ˈteɪlˌtelɪŋ/
The act of telling stories or tales to other people.
Grandma's tale-telling kept the children happy all evening.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The spreading of gossip or rumors about other people.
The tale-telling in the office caused a lot of trouble.
3. The act of informing on someone or revealing secrets.
His tale-telling got his classmates into trouble with the teacher.
4. The telling of lies or made-up stories.
Her tale-telling about the missing cake fooled no one.