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Pseudotact
The false sensation of a physical vibration, buzz, or touch on the skin, specifically triggered by the psychological expectation of a digital notification.A phantom phone alert caused by hyper-vigilance toward a mobile device
Example 1: I checked my pocket three times during the movie due to a persistent pseudotact, but my phone was actually turned off.
Example 2: "Teenagers experience pseudotact more frequently than adults because they spend more time waiting for text replies
Example 2: "Teenagers experience pseudotact more frequently than adults because they spend more time waiting for text replies
Pseudotact by WordMakingWord August 21, 2026