walkie-talkie
noun
walk·ie-talk·ie
ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē 
ˈwȯ-kē-ˌtȯ-
: a compact easily transportable battery-operated radio transmitting and receiving set
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From the shark malfunctioning and capsizing, to lunch arriving late and walkie-talkies falling overboard, the production of Jaws faced many obstacles.
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Logan Holland, People.com, 20 June 2025
The militia’s rank and file, meanwhile, was shattered first by pagers, then walkie-talkies that detonated in their hands, having been boobytrapped by Mossad.
—Karl Vick, Time, 13 June 2025
The Marine troops with rifles, combat gear and walkie-talkies took over some posts from National Guard members who were deployed to the city after the protests erupted last week.
—Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Ellie’s annoyed at St. Jesse’s not-so-subtle lecture about putting the community first until they’re interrupted by a burst of chatter on the WLF walkie-talkie warning of a sniper who’s clearly Tommy.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 May 2025
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Logan Holland, People.com, 20 June 2025
The militia’s rank and file, meanwhile, was shattered first by pagers, then walkie-talkies that detonated in their hands, having been boobytrapped by Mossad.
—Karl Vick, Time, 13 June 2025
The Marine troops with rifles, combat gear and walkie-talkies took over some posts from National Guard members who were deployed to the city after the protests erupted last week.
—Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Ellie’s annoyed at St. Jesse’s not-so-subtle lecture about putting the community first until they’re interrupted by a burst of chatter on the WLF walkie-talkie warning of a sniper who’s clearly Tommy.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 May 2025
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“Walkie-talkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkie-talkie. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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