turkey tones

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Meaning · English

The intercept sound and frequencies a PBX system generates due to dialing error or denial of the service as requested.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “turkey tones” mean?

The intercept sound and frequencies a PBX system generates due to dialing error or denial of the service as requested.

Is “turkey tones” formal or informal?

turkey tones is generally slang.