Pronunciation: /dɛd ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ/
noun a revealing or obvious clue
A1 Her nervous laughter was a dead giveaway that she was lying.
A2 The loud noise outside was a dead giveaway that something was wrong.
B1 His sweaty palms were a dead giveaway that he was nervous about the presentation.
B2 The mysterious package on the doorstep was a dead giveaway that something exciting was about to happen.
C1 The subtle change in her tone was a dead giveaway that she was hiding something.
C2 The way he avoided eye contact was a dead giveaway that he was guilty.
adjective clear or unmistakable
A1 Her red face was a dead giveaway that she was embarrassed.
A2 The loud noise was a dead giveaway that the car was having engine trouble.
B1 His nervous laughter was a dead giveaway that he was lying.
B2 The suspicious behavior was a dead giveaway that something was not right.
C1 The subtle clues were a dead giveaway to the detective that the suspect was guilty.
C2 The inconsistency in his story was a dead giveaway that he was involved in the crime.
formal The fingerprints found at the crime scene were a dead giveaway of the suspect's identity.
informal Her nervous laughter was a dead giveaway that she was lying.
slang His flashy gold chain was a dead giveaway that he was trying to impress someone.
figurative The dark clouds gathering in the sky were a dead giveaway that a storm was approaching.
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