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Emmy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmi/
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Definition of Emmy

noun (plural Emmys)

  • (in the US) a statuette awarded annually to an outstanding television programme or performer: [as modifier]:an Emmy award

Origin:

1940s: said to be from Immy, short for image orthicon tube (a kind of television camera tube)

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