Tell-tale

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of telltale. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of telltale. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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blabbermouthblabbermouthtalebearertattletaletattletalea tale-bearing animal

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"You mustn't leave any tell-tale signs."

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tell tales

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