Mistell

//mɪsˈtɛl// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A message sent to the incorrect recipient in an instant messaging program or online game.
Verb
  1. 1
    To tell inaccurately. transitive

Etymology

From mis- + tell, the latter being a messaging command on certain chat networks.

Related phrases

instant messaging

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