robocall etymology

English word robocall comes from English robo- (Robot, robotic.), English call

Detailed word origin of robocall

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
robo- English (eng) Robot, robotic.
call English (eng) (baseball, cricket) (of a fielder): To shout to other fielders that he intends to take a catch (thus avoiding collisions).. (cricket) (of a batsman): To shout directions to the other batsman on whether or not they should take a run.. (heading) To name, identify or describe.. (heading) To use one's voice.. (heading, intransitive) To visit.. (heading, sport) Direct or indirect use of the [...]
robocall English (eng) To make robocalls. An automated telemarketing phone call that uses both an autodialer and a recorded message.

Words with the same origin as robocall

Descendants of robo-
Robogate robocaller robocar robochef robocop robodoc robofish robolawyer robomussel robopet robophile robophysics robopocalypse robopoll robopsychological robopsychologist robopsychology roboroach robosexual