Tanasobe
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A small, basic mobile phone, often with a torchlight. Also known as a 'feature phone'.
"I use a smartphone, but I still have my tanasobe as a backup."
Pronunciation:/tɑːnɑːsoʊbeɪ/
Origin:A Yoruba slang term, likely descriptive of the phone's small size and basic features.
Part of Speech:Noun
Synonyms:Feature phone, Torchlight phone
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Popularized by:A common term for non-smartphones, especially the old, durable Nokia models.