tell-all

noun

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

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In June 2015, Madison released a tell-all memoir titled Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 May 2025 So was Michael Gross, whose new tell-all will be about St. Barts and the stars and billionaires who frequent its beaches. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025 The tension between the estranged spouses was palpable during the tell-all. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025 Since then, it's evolved into a show known for its tell-all interviews with Hollywood's A-lister guests, which have included Miley Cyrus, Chelsea Handler, John Mayer and Kelsea Ballerini. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Apr. 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 19 May. 2025.

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