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A sign. A behavioral clue that reveals something one tries to hide.
The girl looking at my boots and licking her lips was a big tell that she wanted to serve me.
tell by Catch63 July 7, 2005
A card player's mannerism that gives away the strength of his hand
The rule is this: you spot a man's tell, you don't say a fucking word
tell by madone January 14, 2008
To inform authorities on some one or to snitch because you are to much of a pussy to stand up for yourself.
Chris is going to tell on Matt for unplugging his mouse.
Tell by mnjsan March 8, 2010
In Seinlanguage, this is a sign usually indicating the status of one's relationship with a person when one is questioned. Generally the placement of a hand or hands on the face, as the hands move further up the face, the indication is a worsening relationship status.
Jerry: So how is your doctor friend there?

Elaine: *reaches up, rubs nose* Fine, fine...

Jerry: George, did you see that?

George: Saw it.

Elaine: Saw what?

Jerry: The sign.
tell by DKS 2 July 29, 2005
-Noun, A classic american "pull-job" style of saying "teller". (as in a bank teller)

-A whiteboy prison/pull-job term for a bank teller.
I knew this stick, he was so good, he'd have the Tell shakin' on her knees just by pointin' his finger, and sayin' "You know the drill darlin'".
tell by Jeff S. June 4, 2005
Background: Lebanese Ghetto

Definition: To call
Telling = Calling
Who'd you tell about the computer problems?

I'm gonna tell her and ask her out.
Tell by tribalray March 12, 2005