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 rift widened in the wake of the couple’s explosive sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, their Netflix docuseries and Harry’s tell-all memoir. — Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

While prosecutors allege Davis’ tell-all memoir and interviews clearly implicate him, the defense insists Davis’ words were pure showmanship. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026

That’s because Davis has spoken extensively about his role in the case, including in interviews with Los Angeles police and the media, in a 2019 tell-all book and during several bragging interviews done to promote the publication. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

As far as solo shows fashioned like family memoir go, this tell-all gives off loving warmth but could use just a bit more caffeine. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tell-all

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale