noun
walkie
Walkie (noun) means informal short form of walkie-talkie, a two-way portable radio. Example: “The security guards kept in touch using walkies.”
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Informal short form of walkie-talkie, a two-way portable radio.
"The security guards kept in touch using walkies."
How to use walkie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for a walkie-talkie.
When to use it
Informal only — always "walkie-talkie" in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- walkies
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Etymology
Formed from walk and the suffix -ie.
Rhymes for walkie
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What does “walkie” mean?
The word “walkie” means informal short form of walkie-talkie, a two-way portable radio. In plain terms, casual shorthand for a walkie-talkie.
How do you use “walkie” in a sentence?
Here is “walkie” used in a sentence: “The security guards kept in touch using walkies.”
What part of speech is “walkie”?
“Walkie” is a noun.
What is the meaning of walkie?
"walkie" (noun) means informal short form of walkie-talkie, a two-way portable radio.
