tell-all

noun

ˈtel-ˈȯl 

: a written account (such as a biography) that contains revealing and often scandalous information

tell-all adjective

Examples of tell-all in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The star of The Bachelor season 24 has issued a blistering response to The Love Producer, a new tell-all memoir by former series producer Julie LaPlaca, which contains shocking allegations about Weber. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

There were no dramatic tell-alls or subtle leaks to the press. — Devon Daniels, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

The 22-year-old's tell-all memoir is set to release in October. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo centers on reclusive, iconic Hollywood starlet Evelyn Hugo, who enlists unknown reporter Monique Grant to write her tell-all book, which will chronicle her life story and rise to fame during the golden age of Hollywood. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tell-all

• aldol
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• awol
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