English Explanatory Dictionary

mistell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tell inaccurately.
noun
  1. A message sent to the incorrect recipient in an instant messaging program or online game.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈtɛl/ mĭs-tĕlʹ

Word forms

mistell mistells mistelling mistold

Etymology

From mis- + tell, the latter being a messaging command on certain chat networks.

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