English Word · Advanced
telltale
A person who reveals private information in order to hurt someone
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlteɪl/
Meaning
A person who reveals private information in order to hurt someone.
Example
The telltale spread private stories to hurt her neighbours.
The telltale spread private stories to hurt her neighbours.
Practice tips
- Practice telltale out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.