Telltale has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
someone who gossips indiscreetly
2
One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
Adjective
1
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
"a telling smile"
"a telltale panel of lights"
"a telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down"
2
Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.
Example Sentences
"a telling smile"
adjective
"a telltale panel of lights"
adjective
"a telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down"
adjective
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