tissla och tassla

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Swedish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Verb[edit]

tissla och tassla

  1. whisper

Usage notes[edit]

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