tell-all

noun

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

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Pulling apart fact from fiction in Allen’s story is tricky territory, however, despite the album being widely perceived as a tell-all about her ex-husband, actor David Harbour. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025 The Portuguese soccer star, 40, revealed his longtime partner's unfiltered thoughts about her colossal engagement ring — that's estimated to be upwards of $5M — when speaking with Piers Morgan during a recent tell-all interview. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 Sources cite that Andrew might make the same move as Harry by publishing his very own tell-all memoir. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025 Host and Executive Producer Andy Cohen sits down with Jeff Lewis for a lively, uncensored tell-all before letting the fans put Andy in the hot seat. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tell-all

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tell-all was in 1940

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“Tell-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tell-all. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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