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Word

walkie

/ˈwɔki/

Definition

n. a short, informal way to say 'walkie-talkie'. It is a small radio that you hold in your hand to talk to someone else over a distance.

n. a colloquial shortening of 'walkie-talkie', referring to a portable two-way radio used for communication.

Examples

“I need to bring my walkie to the construction site.”

“The hikers used their walkies to stay in touch while exploring the mountain trail.”

“Despite the availability of modern smartphones, many outdoor workers still prefer the walkie for its reliability in areas with poor cellular signal strength.”

Examples

simple

“I need to bring my walkie to the construction site.”

contextual

“The hikers used their walkies to stay in touch while exploring the mountain trail.”

complex

“Despite the availability of modern smartphones, many outdoor workers still prefer the walkie for its reliability in areas with poor cellular signal strength.”

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