kiss-and-tell

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Meaning · English

To reveal intimate or private details about someone

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tiết lộ chi tiết riêng tư hoặc bí mật về ai đó

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Literally: to kiss and then tell
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She's known for being a kiss-and-tell after every date

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “kiss-and-tell” mean?

To reveal intimate or private details about someone Literally: to kiss and then tell

Is “kiss-and-tell” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.