[ˈtanɔɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a type of public address system


Phrases:

Origin:
1920s: contraction of tantalum alloy, which is used as a rectifier in the system

[ˈtanɔɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- transmit or announce over a tannoy
(e.g: the news was tannoyed one afternoon)


Phrases:

Origin:
1920s: contraction of tantalum alloy, which is used as a rectifier in the system