Walkie

/ˈwɔːki/ noun

Definition

Short for 'walkie-talkie,' a portable two-way radio that people can carry and use while walking.

Etymology

Informal abbreviation of 'walkie-talkie,' a term coined in the mid-20th century combining 'walk' and 'talk' to describe the dual capability of the device.

Kelly Says

The first walkie-talkies were invented during WWII and used by military forces—they were revolutionary because soldiers could finally communicate while moving, not just from fixed positions!

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