tissla och tassla

Swedish

Etymology

Likely onomatopoeic. Regarding structure, compare tingeltangel, krimskrams, snicksnack, sliddersladder, mischmasch, virrvarr, and so on.

Verb

tissla och tassla

  1. whisper

Usage notes

Typically with the implication that the purpose is to defame or spread rumors.

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