Definitions by Leo Panthera

Phonies

Gym-goers who occupy weight benches, squat racks, or machines solely to look like they are exercising, while actually spending 90% of their time sitting there scrolling on their phones. A blend of "phone" and "phony" (someone who is fake).

“I’ve been waiting twenty minutes to use the cable machine, but it’s completely locked down by a bunch of phonies checking their feeds.”

Phonies by Leo Panthera September 24, 2026