walkie–talkie

noun walk·ie–talk·ie \ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē, ˈwȯ-kē-ˌ\

: a small radio for receiving and sending messages

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: a compact easily transportable battery-operated radio transmitting and receiving set

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circa 1939

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noun walk·ie–talk·ie \ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē\

: a small portable radio set for receiving and sending messages

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