Definition of the word telltale

Pronunciation of vocabulary telltale

telltaleadjective

Telltale

/ˈtelteɪl//ˈtelteɪl/

Origin of the word telltale

"Telltale" originates from the Old English "tæl," meaning "tale," combined with the suffix "-tale," which denotes "a story" or "something that tells." The word first appeared in the 14th century, originally meaning "a tale-bearer" or "someone who reveals secrets." Over time, "telltale" evolved to describe anything that reveals something, whether it's a sign, a mark, or a piece of evidence.

Vocabulary summary telltale

typenoun

meaningsnitch

meaningthe one who reveals the truth, the one who exposes

exampletelltale blushes: the blushes that give away

meaningtest clock; signaling device

typeadjective

meaninggossip

meaning(figurative) to reveal the truth, to expose

exampletelltale blushes: the blushes that give away

Example of vocabulary telltalenamespace

  • The sound of dripping water was a telltale sign that there was a leak in the ceiling.

    Tiếng nước nhỏ giọt là dấu hiệu cho thấy trần nhà bị rò rỉ.

  • The brilliance of the full moon through the window was a telltale indicator that it was a clear night.

    Ánh sáng rực rỡ của vầng trăng tròn chiếu qua cửa sổ là dấu hiệu rõ ràng cho thấy đó là một đêm quang đãng.

  • Her guilty appearance and frequent sighing were telltale signs that she was hiding something.

    Vẻ mặt tội lỗi và tiếng thở dài thường xuyên của cô là dấu hiệu cho thấy cô đang che giấu điều gì đó.

  • The faint odor of cigarette smoke was a telltale giveaway that someone had recently been smoking indoors.

    Mùi khói thuốc lá thoang thoảng là dấu hiệu cho thấy gần đây có người vừa hút thuốc trong nhà.

  • The chorus of crickets outside his window was a telltale sign that it was late at night.

    Tiếng dế kêu bên ngoài cửa sổ là dấu hiệu báo hiệu trời đã khuya.

  • The slight breeze that rustled the leaves was a telltale hint that a storm was approaching.

    Làn gió nhẹ thổi qua những chiếc lá xào xạc báo hiệu một cơn bão đang tới gần.

  • The sudden darkness in the room was a telltale sign that the electricity had gone out.

    Căn phòng đột nhiên tối sầm lại là dấu hiệu cho thấy điện đã mất.

  • The bulge in his pocket was a telltale sign that he was carrying something valuable.

    Phần phình ra trong túi là dấu hiệu cho thấy anh ta đang mang theo thứ gì đó có giá trị.

  • The beads of sweat on his forehead were a telltale sign of his anxiety.

    Những giọt mồ hôi trên trán là dấu hiệu cho thấy anh đang lo lắng.

  • The instruction manual lying open on his desk was a telltale sign that he had been studying for an exam.

    Cuốn hướng dẫn sử dụng nằm mở trên bàn là dấu hiệu cho thấy anh ấy đã học cho kỳ thi.

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