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tell-tale Meaning & Definition

What Does Tell-Tale Mean?

Tell-Tale is used as an adjective meaning Alternative spelling of telltale. As a noun, it means Alternative spelling of telltale.

Tell-Tale: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pluraltell-tales
Comparative / superlativemore tell-tale, most tell-tale

Tell-Tale Definition (Adjective)

  1. Alternative spelling of telltale.

Tell-Tale as a Noun

  1. Alternative spelling of telltale.

Synonyms of Tell-Tale

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Word Forms & Grammar

tell-tale (comparative more tell-tale, superlative most tell-tale)

tell-tale (plural tell-tales)

Tell-Tale: Your Questions Answered

Is tell-tale an adjective or a noun?

Tell-tale is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of tell-tale?

The plural of tell-tale is tell-tales.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of tell-tale?

The comparative form is more tell-tale and the superlative form is most tell-tale.

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