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talkie

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːki/

Definition of talkie

noun

informal
  • a film with a soundtrack, as distinct from a silent film: one of the most beloved actors of the silent screen and early talkies

Origin:

early 20th century (originally US in the phrase the talkies): from talk, on the pattern of movie

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