tale
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Meaning · English
The fraudulent opportunity presented by a confidence man to the mark or victim.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tale” mean?
The fraudulent opportunity presented by a confidence man to the mark or victim.
Is “tale” formal or informal?
tale is generally slang.