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
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Informal short form for a Fender Telecaster electric guitar.
"He played a vintage tele at the gig."
How to use tele
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGuitarists' slang for a Fender Telecaster.
When to use it
Informal, used mainly among musicians.
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Etymology
A shortening of "Telecaster".
Rhymes for tele
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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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