Teevee

usgb/ˈtiːviː/
noun

A television set, a device for receiving television broadcasts and displaying them as moving images on a screen.

We spent the evening watching our favorite shows on the teevee.
Visual representation of "teevee" - A television set, a device for receiving television broadcasts and displaying them as moving images on a screen.

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Informal

watch teevee,turn on the teevee,teevee time

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Casual Meaning

In informal contexts, 'teevee' is often used to refer to the television in a light-hearted manner.

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Kids love to watch cartoons on the teevee.
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Cultural Nuance

The term reflects a more relaxed, playful tone, common in American English especially among younger speakers.

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My friends and I often gather for teevee marathons.
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Emotional Connotation

Using 'teevee' can evoke a sense of nostalgia and familiarity as it relates to home and entertainment experiences.

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We used to have family nights by the teevee.
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