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Definition of tell
tell
noun
- a revealing characteristic, especially in poker.
- See more words with the same meaning: games (related to).
Last edited on Nov 30 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.
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| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can tell". | |
| Definitions include: to admonish. | |
| Definitions include: Tell me the truth. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "to tell the truth". | |
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