variants
also teles
as in tubes
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
my mum has had the same telly since I was but a lad
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Noun
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In some cases, Ursuța has fused and cut tubes of glass into irregular, patterned surfaces.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025 -
In total, approximately 4,500 Marines and sailors have been deployed, supported by a cruiser, several destroyers, and a Los Angeles-class attack submarine equipped with more than 400 missile tubes capable of precision strikes.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This sale is by far one of the best times to save on tech gadgets like televisions, smart plugs, and of course Amazon devices like the Echo and Kindle.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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The short film follows Lakers fans repping their team gear around the city, from bike riding under the palm trees to yelling at their televisions during games.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Tellies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tellies. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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