voicenote
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An audio message, usually in lieu of an SMS text message or as a note to self in audio…An audio message, usually (1) in lieu of an SMS text message or (2) as a note to self in audio form.
Meaning
1 sensesAn audio message, usually (1) in lieu of an SMS text message or (2) as a note to self in audio form.
Near-synonym: voice message (often synonymous)
Origin
From voice + note. Late 2010s. Widespread since the 2020s. Predated by a trade name VoiceNFrom voice + note. Late 2010s. Widespread since the 2020s. Predated by a trade name VoiceNote (1990s) for voicemail software; that trade name was not widely used among the general public.
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