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telltale

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlteɪl/
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Definition of telltale

adjective

[attributive]
  • revealing, indicating, or betraying something:the telltale bulge of a concealed weapon

noun

  • 1British a person, especially a child, who reports others' wrongdoings or reveals their secrets.
  • 2a device or object that automatically gives a visual indication of the state or presence of something.

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