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Definition

To call on the telephone.

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In Context

  • "You take that book Of Human Bondage, by Somerset Maugham, though. I read it last summer. It’s a pretty good book and all, but I wouldn’t want to call Somerset Maugham up. I don’t know. He just isn't the kind of a guy I'd want to call up, that's all."
  • "The other night, you wouldn't believe The dream I just had about you and me I called you up, but we both agree It's for the best you didn't listen"
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Also Said As

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See Also

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