Nokia

Definition

A Finnish multinational technology company originally famous for manufacturing mobile phones, particularly the indestructible Nokia 3310 that dominated the early 2000s. The brand became synonymous with durability and simple, reliable phone technology.

Example Usage

My dad still insists his old Nokia was the best phone he ever owned.

Origin

From Nokia, Finland, originally a wood pulp mill company founded in 1865; entered the electronics business in the 1960s.

Fun Fact

The Nokia 3310 is so legendary for its durability that it has become a meme, with people joking that it could survive a nuclear apocalypse.

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