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   talkie

   /ˈtɔːki/

   noun

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

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

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   The meaning of TALKIE is a motion picture with a synchronized soundtrack.

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   TALKIE definition: 1. a cinema film with speech and sound made during the period when most films were silent 2. a…. Learn more.

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   (ˈtɔːkɪ ) noun. informal. an early film with a soundtrack. Full name: talking picture.

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   Definition of talkie noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun talkie. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Talkie definition: talking picture. . See examples of TALKIE used in a sentence.

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   What is a talkie movie?

   • Get a quick, free translation! TALKIE definition: 1. a cinema film with speech and sound made during the period when most films were silent 2. a…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between a silent film and a talkie?

   • A talkie is a cinema film made with sound, as opposed to a silent film. Garbo made two dozen films, first silent pictures then talkies. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   Is there a talkie-talkie?

   • There is now the "talkie," a mechanical competitor with the stage which is becoming almost indistinguishable from it, the more it is improved. It was built for silent movies, perhaps rather late in the silent movie era, and the equipment for talkies was fitted later. There is plenty of talkie-talkie, but not much action.

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   What is the meaning of 'talkie'?

   • talkie is a kind of film or motion picture that uses sound, also known as a 'talking picture'.

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   What is the plural form of talkie?

   • The term 'talkies' is frequently used in the plural form, especially when referring to films. No one will be willing to pay for second class acting when the former stars are performing for the talkies and can be seen and heard for 10 cents.

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   What is talky?

   • Talky is a truly simple video chat service provided by Talky inc., a small, independent company based in Richland, WA. We love to help people communicate and we love to learn about new technologies, which is why we offer Talky for free. We’re not here to resell information about you, or keep track of what you do online.

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   talkie. /ˈtɔki/. IPA guide. Other forms: talkies. Definitions of talkie. noun. a movie with synchronized speech and singing. synonyms: talking picture. see more.