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I can think of mobile phone, which is more British.
What about cellular phone?
Is it ok to just say cell?
In the US, we routinely refer to our "cell phone" or just "cell."
Call me on my cell.
I'm asking as I think I heard it used somewhere, I'm not sure, though. Sounds like a bit of a transfer from Spanish but it may also be correct?
EyeSeeYou“What about cellular phone? I'm asking as I think I heard it used somewhere, I'm not sure, though. Sounds like a bit of a transfer from Spanish but it may also be correct?”
ayumiyoshi1314“Cellular phone was especially used in old times ”
Right. Just after the cave men came "cellular" phones. In the old times. That is, to anyone under the age of 15, at least 10 years ago.
Grammar Geek“ayumiyoshi1314“Cellular phone was especially used in old times ” Right. Just after the cave men came "cellular" phones. In the old times. That is, to anyone under the age of 15, at least 10 years ago. ”