English Explanatory Dictionary

titivil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mischievous gossip or a troublemaker.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪtɪvɪl/

Word forms

titivil titivils titifil

Etymology

From Titivillus, a demon said to introduce errors into the work of scribes. Used in medieval mystery plays, from which it entered common usage.

Synonyms

rumourmonger talebearer knave scoundrel
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