mistell

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɪsˈtɛl/, enPR: mĭs-tĕlʹ
  • Rhymes: -ɛl
  • Hyphenation: mis‧tell

Verb

mistell (third-person singular simple present mistells, present participle mistelling, simple past and past participle mistold)

  1. (transitive) To tell inaccurately.

Noun

mistell (plural mistells)

  1. A message sent to the incorrect recipient in an instant messaging program or online game.

Anagrams

Middle English

Noun

mistell

  1. Alternative form of mistel
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