What does Answering machine mean?

መልስ መቅጃ/መልስ መቅጃ (Melis mekja) - answering machine For example: "Check answering machine (Check answering machine)"

Where does the slang word Answering machine come from?

Answering machine is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Answering machine

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Answering machine definition 1

መልስ መቅጃ/መልስ መቅጃ (Melis mekja) - answering machine

"Check answering machine (Check answering machine)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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