walky-talky
Definition
Noun: A walky-talky is a small, portable, two-way radio communication device. It consists of a combined receiver and transmitter, allowing users to talk and listen without needing a separate handset. It is typically used for short-range communication.
Usage
The term "walky-talky" is used to refer to the handheld radio device itself. It is often used in informal contexts, and the more standard spelling is "walkie-talkie." - The security guards used a walky-talky to coordinate their patrols. - We brought a walky-talky on the hike to stay in contact if we got separated.
Advanced Usage
- On the walky-talky: Communicating via the device.
- The team leader is on the walky-talky with headquarters.
Variants and Related Words
- Walkie-talkie (n): The more common and standard spelling for the same device.
- The children pretended their toys were walkie-talkies.
Synonyms
- Two-way radio: A more technical term for a radio that can both transmit and receive.
- Handheld transceiver: A formal term emphasizing the portable, combined transmitter-receiver unit.
Related Phrases
- Over and out: A conventional phrase sometimes used humorously or in imitation of radio procedure to signal the end of a conversation on a walky-talky.
- "Meet at the base camp. Over and out."
Noun
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small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)
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