fortune-teller

noun

for·tune-tell·er | \ˈfȯr-chən-ˌte-lər

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Definition of fortune-teller

: one that professes to foretell future events

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fortune-teller

noun

English Language Learners Definition of fortune-teller

: a person who claims to use special powers to tell what will happen to someone in the future : a person who tells people's fortunes

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fortune-teller

noun

for·tune-tell·er | \ˈfȯr-chən-ˌte-lər\

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: a person who claims to foretell future events

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