That moment of sheer terror when you realize your phone is missing or broken beyond repair. Usually occurs in your workplace or in public. you begin to hyperventilate and your eyes are literally popping out of your head looking in every direction at the same time.
When she got up from her bleacher seat to get another beer, she went into a full blown phanic until she realized it was in her back pocket.
by WaterfrontRealtor September 19, 2014
The sense of panic created by the suspected loss of one's phone, prompting the frisking of one's own body in a frantic attempt to locate said phone. Particularly common amongst men wearing cargo shorts with too many pockets.
"Dude, I was out last night having a great time until I had this massive phanic attack. I checked all eleven of my shorts pockets, until I realised it was on the table in front of me!"
by dingolingo April 27, 2014
That moment of sheer terror and panic while you touch your pockets and try to locate your cell phone.
Damn bro! I went through some serious phanic earlier looking for my cell. Turned my house upside down!
by TheMacattackNeverRests2 August 04, 2018
Phanic is a portmanteau of phone + panic = "Phanic". That mental state entered into when one loses track of a cell phone/mobile device. Panic ensues the loss of phone whereabouts.
by Oceanvandal May 01, 2025