Phantom Ring

Term used to describe when someone thinks they hear their cell-phone ringing or feel it vibrating in their pocket when it's actually not.

"Excuse me a sec... aw sorry, it was a phantom ring."

Phantom Ring by ThatVargas February 4, 2005

phantom ring

When you perceive the sensation of your phone vibrating, but it's not.

"Hold on, let me get that....oh wait...it was just a phantom ring."

phantom ring by messy2010 February 10, 2010

Phantom ring

When your phone is on silent, and you could swear you just felt it vibrate. Usually during really boring times like work or school.

"I could have sworn I just got a text"

"Must be a phantom ring"

Phantom ring by Raidershater98 February 27, 2009

Phantom ring

The sensation of wearing a ring, felt between your fingers, except...you're no longer wearing the ring!

(Reaches down to twist ring nervously. Realizes it isn't there...)

"I just felt phantom ring."

Phantom ring by Marshmallowson November 22, 2017

PHANTOM RING

1. The Ginuwine Physical and Mental Feeling of Your Cell Phone Vibrating in Your Pocket, Hand, Purse etc..
2. Imaginary Feel or Even Sound of Your Cell Phone Vibrating or Ringing, Particularly in Your Pocket, Hand, Purse, Desk etc., But it's All In Your Mind or Wishful Thinking...

1. "Hey Man, I Could've Sworn She Was Calling, But It Was Only A Phantom Ring!!"
2. He Kept Feeling His Cell Phone Vibrating In His Pocket, But It Was Only Phantom Rings...

PHANTOM RING by Killa-Kev December 31, 2016

Phantom Ring

This happens when you are expecting a phone call - you keep hearing your cell phone ring or vibrate when it actually isn't.

Yes! Finally she called me back *reaches in pocket*
Dang it.. phantom ring.

Phantom Ring by TTM January 20, 2006

phantom ring

phantom ring: when you think you hear or feel your phone (which is on vibrate) ring by vibrating in your pocket. you are convinced against all logic that your phone has vibrated, signaling a call when it has not.

you: yo bro, i think someone called my phone and i hear it vibrate.

friend: boy you trippin, another victim of the phantom ring.

phantom ring by ace urameshi March 13, 2012