walkie
word
Definition
'Walkie' is an informal, shortened way to say 'walkie-talkie,' a handheld radio device used for two-way communication.
Usage & Nuances
'Walkie' is informal/slang, mostly used in spoken English. It always refers to 'walkie-talkie' (never 'walk' or related to walking). Most common in areas like security, events, or children's play. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: walkie-talkiePortuguese (BR): walkie-talkiePortuguese (PT): walkie-talkieChinese (Simplified): 对讲机Chinese (Traditional): 對講機Hindi: वॉकी-टॉकीArabic: جهاز اتصال لاسلكيBengali: ওয়াকি (ওয়াকি-টকির সংক্ষেপ)Russian: волки (разг. рация)Japanese: ワーキー（トランシーバーの略）Vietnamese: bộ đàm (cách nói ngắn, thân mật)Korean: 워키 (무전기의 줄임말)Turkish: walkie (telsiz için samimi kısaltma)Urdu: واکی (وکی ٹاکی کا مختصر)Indonesian: walkie (singkatan informal untuk walkie-talkie)
Example Sentences
Let me grab my walkie, then we can go.
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Can I use your walkie to call them?
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The guards all have a walkie on their belt.
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She gave each child a toy walkie to play with.
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Check your walkie—I think it's not working.
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The team stayed in touch over their walkies during the event.
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