Beeper

Definitions

1. Something that makes a beeping sound.
2. A simple computer speaker.
3. A pager (wireless telecommunication device).
4. A robot.
   endearing
5. A broadcast interview taking place over the telephone (originally having to include a beeping sound to indicate that it was not a live broadcast).
   informal

Equivalents

Examples

“The Controls option enables you to resize and move⟳ a currently displayed window, as well as toggle the PC beeper.”

“No stages, front pages, no phones, no beepers”

“Radio "beepers" are easy: all you need⟳ is a telephone, and you can basically have⟳ an overseas conversation with any DJ or radio news director in America.”

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