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

There’s also enough room for a home office next to the windowless third bedroom, which perhaps Kirke could use when working on any future advice columns or writing her own industry tell-all. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2026

Kao’s tell-all interviews with the FBI lasted into late 2024. — William Turton, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2026

In his first major interview about his tell-all memoir, Tyler Hassen describes the culture clash surrounding DOGE’s mission and the backlash that followed. — Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026

Despite being a point of contention for Prince William and Prince Harry, who’ve publicly admonished him for revealing personal details about Diana for financial gain, this memoir is only one of several royal tell-alls penned by Burrell. — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 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