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Definition of a 21

21

noun

  • a request for a phone call. From CB and other radio communication terminology. Shortened from "10-21".
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    Last edited on Nov 24 2010. Submitted by Pazuzu from Minneapolis, MN, USA on Oct 27 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'telephone, phone':

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