brick phone
The term "brick phone" humorously describes early mobile phones that were large and heavy, resembling the size and shape of a brick.
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Definition
B2Telecommunications
(informal, historical)An early mobile phone that was large and heavy, often compared to a brick.
Example
- In the 1980s, carrying a brick phone was a status symbol despite its size.
B2Technology
(informal, slang)A mobile phone that is no longer functional or usable, often due to severe damage or obsolescence.
Example
- After dropping it in water, his phone turned into a brick phone.
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