Pronunciation spelling of telling.

plural of tellin

A marine bivalve mollusc, of the genus Tellina, that burrows in the sand, from where it siphons detritus.

present participle of tell

Having force, or having a marked effect; weighty, effective. / Revealing information; bearing significance. / Serving to convince.

The act of narration. / The disclosure of information. / (archaic) Counting, numbering. / (chiefly in the negative) Ability to determine.

present participle of tell off

(informal) A reprimand, reproach, or lecture.

In a telling manner; convincingly.

Alternative form of fortune-telling