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Grammar : Noun
Spell : tel-teyl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛlˌteɪl



Definition of telltales

Origin :
  • 1540s (n.), 1590s (adj.), from tell + tale, in phrase to tell a tale "relate a false or exaggerated story" (late 13c.).
  • As in indication : noun evidence, clue
  • As in intimation : noun clue, hint
  • As in notion : noun belief, idea
  • As in suggestion : noun advice, plan
  • As in suggestion : noun hint, implication
  • As in tattletale/tattler : noun person who gossips, tells rumors
  • As in dead giveaway : noun obvious clue
  • As in smoking gun : noun damning evidence
  • As in tattletale : noun gossip
  • As in rumormonger : noun gossip
  • As in scandalmonger : noun gossip
  • As in tabby : noun gossip
  • As in talebearer : noun gossip
  • As in taleteller : noun gossip
  • As in tattler : noun gossip
  • As in clue : noun hint, evidence
  • As in cue : noun signal to act
  • As in advice : noun recommendation
  • As in gossip : noun person who talks a lot, spreads
  • As in guide : noun information, instructions
  • As in hint : noun indication; suggestion
Example sentences :
  • Of course, I vouchsafed him no answer, unless he found it in my eyes, which have ever been telltales.
  • Extract from : « The House by the Lock » by C. N. Williamson
  • The names are the telltales, and these speak of Briton and Saxon and the adventurous Viking.
  • Extract from : « From Gretna Green to Land's End » by Katharine Lee Bates
  • They are telltales, proclaiming to every one you meet that you are losing out in the game of life.
  • Extract from : « The Victorious Attitude » by Orison Swett Marden
  • It is a bridge too close to the track for the telltales to sting your face in time to get off a furniture car.
  • Extract from : « Letters from an Old Railway Official » by Charles DeLano Hine
  • "Let's see your fingers," said the mentor, who perceiving no telltales traces of nicotine grunted a qualified approval.
  • Extract from : « Skippy Bedelle » by Owen Johnson
  • She watched for telltales as for a mouse to show at its hole, and at the worst, I think, she saw only its little head.
  • Extract from : « Tommy and Grizel » by J.M. Barrie

Synonyms for telltales

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