mistell
English
Etymology
From mis- + tell, the latter being a messaging command on certain chat networks.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɪsˈtɛl/, enPR: mĭs-tĕlʹ
- Note: not a homophone of mistelle
- Rhymes: -ɛl
- Hyphenation: mis‧tell
Verb
mistell (third-person singular simple present mistells, present participle mistelling, simple past and past participle mistold)
- (transitive) To tell inaccurately.
Noun
mistell (plural mistells)
- A message sent to the incorrect recipient in an instant messaging program or online game.
Anagrams
- millets
Middle English
Noun
mistell
- Alternative form of mistel