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trickle truth

Syllables: tric·kle truthUK/tɹɪk(ə)l tɹuːθ/

trickle truth noun: facts gradually and reluctantly admitted by one's significant other under questioning, especially about having been unfaithful.

Noun

trickle truth (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Facts gradually and reluctantly admitted by one's significant other under questioning, especially about having been unfaithful.
    • It is common for straying spouses to discharge or unload information after carrying around secrets for months, sometimes years. […] It is uncommon for them to be completely honest upon the first disclosure, for they tend to withhold details and only reveal the absolute minimum to protect...2011, Deanna Sims, “Forgiveness”, in What Happens After Shattered?: Finding Hope and Healing after Infidelity, Bloomington, Ind.: CrossBooks, →ISBN
    • His taking too long to answer all my questions. Trickle truth.2013, Milton S. Magness, “Survey Results: Things that Helped Partners Heal”, in Stop Sex Addiction: Real Hope, True Freedom for Sex Addicts and Partners, Las Vegas, Nev.: Central Recovery Press...

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Questions about trickle truth

What does trickle truth mean?
Trickle truth means facts gradually and reluctantly admitted by one's significant other under questioning, especially about having been unfaithful.
What part of speech is trickle truth?
Trickle truth is a noun.
How do you pronounce trickle truth?
Trickle truth is pronounced /tɹɪk(ə)l tɹuːθ/ (UK).

Words near trickle truth in the dictionary

  1. trickle charges
  2. trickle charging
  3. trickle down
  4. trickle down hypothesis
  5. trickle off
  6. trickle truth
  7. trickle-down
  8. trickle-down economics
  9. trickle-down hypothesis
  10. trickle-up trend
  11. trickle-up trends

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