Definition of tell off Tell off
We found 5 definitions of tell off from 4 different sources.
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What does tell off mean?
WordNet
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| tell off - reprimand; "She told the misbehaving student off" | ||
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| bawl out, reproof, have words, chide, chew up, chew out, call on the carpet, take to task, berate, rebuke, scold, reprimand, lecture, lambaste, lambast, dress down, call down, remonstrate, trounce, jaw, rag censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup" | ||
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Wiktionary 
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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tell off
To divide a body of men into divisions and subdivisions, preparatory to a special service.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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tell off
A military term, expressing the dividing and practicing a regiment or company in the several formations, preparatory to marching to the general parade for field exercise.
