talkie
talkie
Definition
talkie (tôk′ē)
noun
Informal talking picture
talkie
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: We used quad walkie talkies last year with a 3km range.
- give: Kara _________________ I'll give the talkies three years, that's all.
- include: There are lots of other gadgets and gizmos in this belt including a walkie talkie so he and Slugsy can keep in touch.
- make: Progressing from writer to director he was the James Cameron of his day as Cavalcade was the most expensive talkie ever made.
- arrive: When the talkies arrived in the early 30s, the extravagant beads and jewelry of the 20s disappeared as they interfered with the sound.
- have: Was that in your silent period, or had talkies been invented by then?
Adjective modifier
- early: The silent version of this early talkie that was released simultaneously must be a better film.
- first: With Hell's Angels nearly complete Jolson comes along with the first talkie, the Jazz Singer.
- walky: To an even greater excitement, we have been granted 4, I repeat FOUR walky talkies by nice Mr. Bryant.
- French: One of the first French talkies, this is an early masterpiece, wonderfully staged and shot.
Modifies a noun
- radio: Walkie talkie radios were considered essential, as well as a notice to warn sightseers at the top not to throw rocks.
- toaster: Talkie Toaster this month twiddles his browning knob in the direction of prison inmate and all-round Welsh nutter, Birdman.
- version: The BFI has prints of both but unfortunately the sound elements of the talkie version are in such a poor state that they're unusable.
Noun used with modifier
- walkie: Powers Booth provides the voice of your general who gives advice through your radio walkie talkie.
Browse dictionary entries near talkie
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