What it means
- (noun) One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
- (noun) Tattletale; squealer.
- (noun) An indicator, such as a warning light, that serves to warn of a hazard or problem.
- (noun) Something that serves to reveal something else. “The telltale was the lipstick on his shirt collar.”
- (noun) A movable piece of ivory, lead, or other material, connected to the bellows of an organ, whose position indicates when the wind is exhausted.
- (noun) A length of yarn or ribbon attached to a sail or shroud etc to indicate the direction of the flow of the air relative to the boat.
- (noun) A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm.
- (noun) A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the vessel's course.
- (noun) A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees (factory hands, watchmen, drivers, etc.) by revealing to their employers what they have done or omitted.
- (noun) A bird, the tattler.
- (noun) A story or fable that has a moral or message.
- (adjective) Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known. “He blushed when he approached, a telltale sign that he was happy to see him.”
Letter analysis
- Telltale contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 4 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 8.
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Words starting with TEL
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Common questions
What does Telltale mean?
One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
How many letters are in Telltale?
Telltale has 8 letters.
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