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)

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

• millets

Middle English

Noun

mistell

1. Alternative form of mistel