Tell Edit Meaning

1.

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.

2.

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

See poker, clue, read, gamble, bet

3.

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.

4.

-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'".

5.

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.