Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

reftel

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ref-tel
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A telegram referenced within another message; especially in the context of diplomatic cables.

Example Sentences

"Reftel was on my desk when I arrived in Saigon."
"Per reftel and other information, the Government of Israel (GOI) is concerned that Syria intends to imminently transfer SCUDD missiles to Hizballah in Lebanon."

Etymology

Blend of referenced + telegram.

Inflected Forms

reftels (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

septel

Questions

What does reftel mean?: A telegram referenced within another message; especially in the context of diplomatic cables.
Where does reftel come from?: Blend of referenced + telegram.

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