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talkie

noun talk·ie \ˈtȯ-kē\

: a movie with sound

Full Definition of TALKIE

:  a motion picture with a synchronized sound track
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First Known Use of TALKIE

1913

Rhymes with TALKIE

chalky, gawky, gnocchi, pawky, stalky, talky

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. talkie
  2. walkie-talkie
  3. Handie-Talkie
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