telltale (Meaning)
telltale (n)
someone who gossips indiscreetly
telltale (s)
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
telltale (a.)
Telling tales; babbling.
telltale (n.)
One who officiously communicates information of the private concerns of others; one who tells that which prudence should suppress.
A movable piece of ivory, lead, or other material, connected with the bellows of an organ, that gives notice, by its position, when the wind is exhausted.
A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm.
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.
A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees, as factory hands, watchmen, drivers, check takers, and the like, by revealing to their employers what they have done or omitted.
The tattler. See Tattler.
A thing that serves to disclose something or give information; a hint or indication.
An arrangement consisting of long strips, as of rope, wire, or leather, hanging from a bar over railroad tracks, in such a position as to warn freight brakemen of their approach to a low overhead bridge.
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telltale Sentence Examples
- The telltale scar on his face hinted at a tumultuous past.
- The telltale aroma of coffee wafted through the air, inviting all to indulge.
- The telltale footprints in the snow led investigators directly to the suspect.
- The telltale glint in her eyes betrayed her excitement.
- The telltale rattle of the keys announced the owner's imminent arrival.
- The telltale ringing of the phone cut through the silence, demanding attention.
- The telltale whisper of leaves rustled in the wind, creating an eerie ambiance.
- The telltale flicker of light from the attic window suggested an unwelcome presence.
- The telltale vibrations of the ground beneath their feet signaled an approaching earthquake.
- The telltale change in his demeanor exposed his guilt.
FAQs About the word telltale
someone who gossips indiscreetly, disclosing unintentionally something concealedTelling tales; babbling., One who officiously communicates information of the pr
indicative, reflective, significant,characteristic, signifying, denotative, denoting,referring, symptomatic, allusive
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The telltale scar on his face hinted at a tumultuous past.
The telltale aroma of coffee wafted through the air, inviting all to indulge.
The telltale footprints in the snow led investigators directly to the suspect.
The telltale glint in her eyes betrayed her excitement.
