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phantom cell phone

the feeling or thought that your cell phone is or has gone off when it really hasn't gone off at all.
"I think i just got a text.......WTF no i didn't" "dude you just had phantom cell phone"
by fat ass 1234 January 5, 2009
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Working from phone

To use your phone to complete activities you'd normally do in the office. Often used to justify extended lunch engagements.
"Tessa, are you sure that going to lunch with Andy is such a great idea? You know how busy we are this afternoon...."

"Hey, chill out Lucy, it's fine: I'll be working from phone."
by Clarebear81 November 19, 2011
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Phantom Cell Phone Syndrome

When a cell phone becomes so attached to the person's self that they can feel it vibrate or ring when it has not. This stems from a long term dependency on cell phone technology and can easily be remedied by not using cell phone technology for several weeks. The term Phantom Cell Phone Syndrome was first coined by Social Psychologist Bradley Ictech.
When you feel your cell phone vibrate in your pocket, but it is in the other room you have just experienced Phantom Cell Phone Syndrome.
by ireadbooks March 14, 2013
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Sound-powered phone batteries

A fictional object used as a hazing joke pulled on unsuspecting newcomers in the U.S. Navy.
Corporal Dodson: Colonel, the phone died.
Colonel Watts: Go down to the Supply deck to see if there are any sound-powered phone batteries.
Corporal: Sir, yes sir!
Watts: *chuckles*
by Intelligence001 June 24, 2016
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Left my phone in a cab

A catch-all excuse for work as to why you're not checking email, phone calls, or attending meetings while you're traveling or out of work (typically during your vacation). Often implies that you're spending your time having romantic encounters and otherwise spending your time doing extracurriculars, while avoiding work entirely.
I'm so sorry I couldn't check my email last week. I left my phone in a cab in Barcelona.
by MigratingQs September 13, 2019
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Oin the phone

The act of discussing one’s sex cult over the phone while playing world of Warcraft
Esfandtv: sorry im oin the phone

Chat: no Esfand you can’t be oin the phone while live!
by Racciimy November 17, 2021
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pick up the phone

The greatest song I’ve ever heard in my life, created by Travis Scott, Young Thug and Quavo. These three were like Steph, Klay and KD on this song. Quavo even invented the word discriminize during his iconic verse.
Me: PICK UP THE PHONE BABY! (LIKE BRRR!)
Timmy: I KNOW YOU’RE HOME BABY! (IT’S LIT!)
Kyle: I’M IN THE ZONE BABY! (STRAIGHT UP!)
Bobby: I JUST POURED UP A FOUR BABY!
by rtben00 January 31, 2022
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