agony box
The term "agony box" has diverse meanings across different contexts, from musical instruments to devices causing discomfort.
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Definition
C2Music
(slang, informal)A colloquial term for a piano.
Example
- He sat down at the agony box and started playing a melancholic tune.
C2Telecommunications
(slang, informal)A colloquial term for a telephone exchange where connections are managed.
Example
- The technician spent hours fixing issues at the agony box.
C2Sports
(slang, informal)In rugby and Australian Rules football, the section of the scoreboard that shows the remaining game time.
Example
- As the clock ticked down, all eyes were on the agony box.
B2Media
(informal)A television or radio program where individuals discuss personal problems and seek advice.
Example
- She called into the agony box show to get advice on her relationship issues.
B2General
(informal)A device or object that causes discomfort or pain.
Example
- The old chair was such an agony box that he couldn't sit on it for more than a few minutes.
Similar
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