talkie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of talkie
Example Sentences
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His six-picture collaboration with Lubitsch began in 1929 with “The Love Parade,” the director’s first talkie, and continued through “Design for Living.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
During England's victory over Nepal on Sunday, coach Brendon McCullum was seen relaying messages from the dressing room via a walkie talkie.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Rescuers managed to make contact with them and were communicating through a walkie talkie, Kumar said.
From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023
Kay has been using a walkie talkie and earpiece for the catcher during fall, winter and summer ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2023
He had a walkie- talkie in one hand and a white bag from Kmart in the other.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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