walkie-talkie


walk·ie–talk·ie

noun \ˌw-kē-ˈt-kē, ˈw-kē-ˌ\

Definition of WALKIE-TALKIE

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

First Known Use of WALKIE-TALKIE

circa 1939

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