Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dead-giveaway
noun
/ˈdɛd ˈɡɪvˌeɪweɪ/
Definition
A conspicuous indication or giveaway that something is true or that a secret has been revealed.
Examples
- His nervous laughter was a dead-giveaway that he was lying.
- Leaving the door ajar was a dead-giveaway that no one was home.
Meaning
A dead-giveaway is something that serves as a clear clue or signal, often unintentionally, about information that is meant to be kept secret or confidential.
Synonyms
- giveaway
- clue
- tip-off
- hint
