beeper

noun6

1. •
   Something that makes a beeping sound.
2. •
   A simple computer speaker.

   • The Controls option enables you to resize and move a currently displayed window, as well as toggle the PC beeper. — 1986
3. •
   A pager (wireless telecommunication device).

   • No stages, front pages, no phones, no beepers — 1993
4. •
   A robot.
5. •
   (informal, slang) A protogen.
6. •
   (informal) A broadcast interview taking place over the telephone (originally having to include a beeping sound to indicate that it was not a live broadcast).

   • Radio "beepers" are easy: all you need is a telephone, and you can basically have an overseas conversation with any DJ or radio news director in America. — 2009