noun Uncommon

tele

Tele (noun) means informal short form for a Fender Telecaster electric guitar. Example: “He played a vintage tele at the gig.”

noun

Informal short form for a Fender Telecaster electric guitar.

"He played a vintage tele at the gig."

How to use tele

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGuitarists' slang for a Fender Telecaster.

When to use it

Informal, used mainly among musicians.

Teles plural

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A shortening of "Telecaster".

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What does “tele” mean?

The word “tele” means informal short form for a Fender Telecaster electric guitar. In plain terms, guitarists' slang for a Fender Telecaster.

How do you use “tele” in a sentence?

Here is “tele” used in a sentence: “He played a vintage tele at the gig.”

What part of speech is “tele”?

“Tele” is a noun.

Is “tele” a common word?

“Tele” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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