- The term “tele” or “telly” is commonly used by the British to refer to a television. The use of the word most likely arose out of the desire for ease of pronunciation.
Tele
noun; clipping
television set
Etymology : From tele(vision)
Source : “Dad, what’s wrong with the tele?” V for Vendetta, December 11, 2005
Last modified: 29 November 2011