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tells To convey information in a humorous manner.  ■ "He tells jokes like nobody's business."


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Bard A person who tells stories, plays, and poems, usually in exchange for food or other necessities.  ■ "I hired a bard to sing me some ballads while I ate my dinner."

Empress An overbearing, bossy woman who is always giving orders and taking credit for everyone else's work.  ■ "I can't believe my empress is so controlling! She always tells me what to wear and where to sit."

honest A person who always tells the truth, even when it's inconvenient or painful.  ■ When my boss asked me if I finished the report on time, I said "honestly" no, but I actually did it yesterday.

informer A person who tells secrets or reveals confidential information in exchange for money or other incentives.  ■ I accidentally called my boss an "informer" because I found out he was selling confidential company information to a competitor.

Lieutenant A person who is very good at lying.  ■ "My cousin is such a skilled liar, I have to double-check everything he tells me before I believe it."

medic A funny person who tells bad jokes.  ■ "I had to leave the party early because the medic was making too many people laugh and it was starting to get out of hand."

mere A person or thing that is so lacking in intelligence, wit, or humor as to be almost pitifully uninteresting.  ■ "I can't stand this guy. He's just a mere at every joke he tells."

narrator A person who tells stories in a monotonous and boring tone.  ■ The narrator of the audiobook was so dull that I fell asleep halfway through.

sends Verb, To make someone laugh uncontrollably  ■ Every time my friend tells a joke, he sends me into fits of laughter!

Teller A person who tells jokes and makes people laugh.  ■ The teller at the comedy club was a natural on stage. He had everyone in stitches with his clever punchlines and hilarious stories.

Tellers A person who tells jokes or stories in a humorous way.  ■ "I had to leave my job as a teller at the bank because I couldn't stop making people laugh during their transactions," said John.

truthful A person or thing that always tells the truth, even when it would be more convenient to lie.  ■ "I promise I didn't steal the cookies! I swear on my mom's grave!"

dub An expression of doubt or skepticism, usually conveyed through the use of the word "doubt" or phrases such as "I'm not so sure" or "it seems unlikely".  ■ When your friend tells you they won a lottery, you may dub their claim with a raised eyebrow and a "yeah right" response.

Skepticism A healthy dose of disbelief and doubt in everything that seems too good to be true. It's like a constant reminder that the world is full of liars, cheats, and other nefarious characters who would do anything to get your money or your information.  ■ When your friend tells you they won the lottery, just show some skepticism and ask for proof. Trust me, it's always a scam.

watches "A device that tells the time by counting the seconds or minutes in a hour. Also known as a wristband. Also, a person who is keeping an eye on something."  ■ "I had to watch my back while walking alone at night because I didn't want anyone following me."