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drop tones

Phrase. drop (verb) tones (noun)

The act of transmitting an electronic tone or set of tones by radio signal to alert a person or group of people. Terminology typically used by public safety dispatchers and emergency personnel.
Engine 11 to Fire Dispatch, drop tones for an additional EMT to respond to the scene of the accident.
by Bill V August 25, 2005
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Ghetto Tone

The tone in one's voice that changes it from proper to ghetto without having to change the included diction.
Did you hear Shawn change to his ghetto tone during his speech? I sort of expected someone to go up and yell 'Flocka!'
by Wicomb November 24, 2010
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Pulling a Tooney

A poor excuse to get out of doing something that thus person is too shy, lazy, or unsociable to do. Named after the infamous Daniel Toone (1991 AD).

Or pulling a member of society called Toone by the hair, either on head or pubic region.
Pulling a Tooney - "I can't come out, I have jetlag."

"I had to sign out, I thought I was ill but it turns out I was just hungry"

E.G Tooney is one lazy bastard, thus the term Pulling a Tooney to get out of something.
by chubbyfunster March 29, 2010
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mad tones

when something is cool, hot or anything good
student: can we have our test postponed?
Teacher: of course.
Student: thats mad tones.

kid 1: u no that girl?
kid 2: yea dude she's mad tones.
kid 1: totally gonna add her on facebook
by kidpandamonium September 6, 2011
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ringback tone

A little "trend" started by Verizon wireless in which songs are substituted for that same old ringing sound.
Unfortunately, each sound clip is tinny and static-ridden, and lasts about 30 seconds before repeating.
They may also cause your friends to hate you. Realize that this is only because you've had "Baby Got Back" on ringback for sixth months. This is why they no longer call you.
Along with the tones comes a tricky system online where you set them up and decide whether you want a Jukebox (a playlist of many different songs) or just one song over and over again. Each tone is $0.99 and lasts a year.
Dick: (picking up) Hello?
Jane: Why did you pick up? I was totally grooving to your Ms. New Booty ringback tone!
Dick: I know, isn't it the shizzle?
by Gossipislove April 22, 2006
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Tonedeaf

One who cannot distingish whether his or hers singing sucks
by Splintercell December 6, 2003
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Throne call

(n) To make a cellphone call from a bathroom or toilet stall, usually to save time.
"I was rushed at work, so I made a quick throne call to Jeff while I was doing my business."
by jc2 May 13, 2008
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