fortunetelling

or for·tune-tell·ing

[ fawr-chuhn-tel-ing ]

noun

1. the act or practice of predicting the future.

adjective

1. engaged in or used for fortunetelling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fortunetelling¹

First recorded in 1550–60; fortune + tell ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"Local statutes against fortunetelling," burst out Judge Robinson.

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