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beeper-sitter n. A person who assumes responsibility for recording another person's incoming beeper messages.

Example Citation:
"Hazel's appointment north of the city will take her out of paging range for a few hours, so she's looking for a beeper-sitter."

Related Words:
beeper boy
beeper medicine
love beeper
prayer beeper

Subject Categories:
Sociology - People
Technology - Gadgets and Appliances

Posted on August 16, 1997
Updated on August 16, 1997


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