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Definition of dial tone

dial tone

noun

  • a bore, dullard.
    I nearly fell asleep listening to him, he's such a dial tone.

    Last edited on Nov 05 2010. Submitted by Darrek J. from Chicago, IL, USA on Feb 11 2002.

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