telltale

//ˈtɛlˌteɪl//
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Noun

telltaleSingular
telltalesPlural
1

A person who reveals secrets or private information about others.

Don't be a telltale—keep what I told you a secret.

2

A sign or indication that reveals something hidden or secret.

The dark circles under her eyes were a telltale of sleepless nights.

Adjective

telltaleCanonical form
1

Revealing or indicating something that is meant to be hidden or secret.

The telltale stains on his shirt revealed that he had been eating chocolate.

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