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/tælˈtɛlɪŋ/ · tal.e.tel.ling
noun
  1. The act of recounting or narrating a story or anecdote, often in a lively or engaging manner. The teacher's taletelling of the class's field trip was so vivid that it brought back memories for everyone.
  2. A story or anecdote that is told in a lively or engaging manner. The teacher's favorite taletelling was about the time she accidentally superglued her shoes to the floor.
verb
  1. To recount or narrate a story or anecdote, often in a lively or engaging manner. She loves to taletell stories about her travels to her friends.
  2. To embellish or exaggerate a story or anecdote for entertainment value. He's known for taletelling tall tales about his adventures.
Did you know? The word 'taletelling' is often used in informal settings, such as around campfires or at family gatherings, where people share stories and anecdotes to entertain and engage each other.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026