Definitions by Dave Sheedy
Tellingbone
TELEPHONE.
Self explanatory.
I believe this is a mainly Aussie expression in rhyming slang, but may be used within the sound of the bell (cockney-ism).
Self explanatory.
I believe this is a mainly Aussie expression in rhyming slang, but may be used within the sound of the bell (cockney-ism).
"Get him on the tellingbone".
Tellingbone by Dave Sheedy September 3, 2006
alexander bell
TELEPHONE.
Leading from the chap who invented audio telegraphy ('Marconi' simply doesn't have the same connotation in the English speaking world).
I think this is a uniquely Aussie expression, but may be in use elsewhere.
Leading from the chap who invented audio telegraphy ('Marconi' simply doesn't have the same connotation in the English speaking world).
I think this is a uniquely Aussie expression, but may be in use elsewhere.
alexander bell by Dave Sheedy September 2, 2006