beeper

/ˈbiːpər/

Definitions

1. noun

A portable electronic device that displays numbers and is used to receive short messages, especially numeric codes.

“She lost her beeper and couldn’t receive any important phone calls.”

2. verb

To contact or summon someone by a beeper.

“I beepered my friend to meet up at the coffee shop.”

Synonyms

  • beep
  • pager

Antonyms

  • landline
  • phone