tell-all

noun

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

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This is a work of fiction, not a Survivor tell-all. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 9 July 2025 It’s been five years since Prince Harry left his home country – and after explosive tell-alls and pleas to heal a family feud, experts say the British prince is still struggling to find his way. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025 The story of Biosphere 2, however, has evolved well beyond the late-night punchlines, tell-all books and the Pauly Shore movie Bio-Dome. Alina Hartounian, NPR, 7 July 2025 The stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunited for a tell-all special on July 1 which brought a number of startling revelations to the forefront — and forced the ladies to confront the questions that have been on everyone's minds. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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