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Sorry, what's a "burner" ? I've no clue what that word means in this context.


A prepaid phone specifically purchased to be used briefly and then replaced is known colloquially as a burner phone or burner.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prepaid_mobile_phone

So basically a phone that can't be tracked to you and you can get rid of and replace easily.


anonymous cell phone. cell phone bought without any identification used.


A cheap disposable phone




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