ticky box
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Meaning · English
A payphone; Alternative spelling of tickey box.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They were trying to figure out how to call long distance from the ticky box.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ticky box” mean?
A payphone; Alternative spelling of tickey box.
Is “ticky box” formal or informal?
ticky box is generally slang.