Definitions

walkie-talkie

[waw-kee-taw-kee] / ˈwɔ kiˈtɔ ki /

NOUN

handheld transmitter and receiver

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intercom pager

STRONG

walky-talky

WEAK

two-way radio

Example Sentences

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"Baz actually sent one of the walkie talkie messages downstairs, saying 'tell Reh to bat like Sehwag'," Ahmed explained - a reference to India's aggressive former opener Virender Sehwag.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Rescuers managed to make contact with them and were communicating through a walkie talkie, Kumar said.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

Coaches who haven’t been practicing with it will need to get adjusted to the walkie talkie and earpiece system, Kay said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2023

The controller’s speaker, in particular, is put to good use, with Julianna constantly pestering you with messages over a walkie talkie.

From The Verge • Sep. 13, 2021

The range radio safety operator came up to the corporal and handed him the walkie talkie.

From Sonny by Raphael, Rick