shortcall
nounUK /ˈʃɔːt.kɔːl/
US /ˈʃɔːrt.kɔːl/
A shortcall is a quick phone call that does not last long.
I'll make a shortcall to my mom before dinner.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A brief announcement or signal used to gather people together.
The teacher gave a shortcall to tell everyone to line up.
3. A short whistle or sound used to get attention.
The coach blew a shortcall to stop the game.
4. A quick visit or stop at a place.
We made a shortcall at the store on our way home.