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tell tale

tell tale is the alternative spelling of telltale.

Meaning of telltale

Adjective

telltale (comparative more telltale, superlative most telltale)

  1. Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.
    • I noticed the snow was dirty, a telltale sign of recent human presence.

See all 11 meanings of telltale

Forms of tell tale

Adjective
comparativemore tell tale
superlativemost tell tale
Noun
pluraltell tales

Questions about tell tale

What is tell tale the alternative spelling of?
Tell tale is the alternative spelling of telltale.

Words near tell tale in the dictionary

  1. tell on
  2. tell someone where to get off
  3. tell someone where to shove it
  4. tell stories
  5. tell story
  6. tell tale
  7. tell tales
  8. tell tales out of school
  9. tell the difference
  10. tell the time
  11. tell the truth

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