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also teles
as in TVs
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
my mum has had the same telly since I was but a lad
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televisions
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The unique features hide a center touchscreen the way an architect’s home keeps prosaic televisions out of sight.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026 -
SportsCenter flickered on several televisions.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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“Tellies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tellies. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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