walky-talky

Thân thiện

A child talks into a walky-talky in the backyard.

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."

Học thuật

Noun

1. small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)

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