A "phobelape" is an individual or person that has the habit of constantly using their cell phone (pho), all the time, mostly using text messaging. This individual also likes to lay in bed ( be ) with a laptop on their lap ( lape ). This word can either be a noun or a verb.
My son is a phobelape, he is always texting on his phone while lying in bed. ( noun )
Please stop phobelapping, it is annoying me. ( verb )
That feeling that comes over you when the people you are with are more interested in their phones than you.
As everyone else was sat around the table updating their Instagram, Facebook and Twitter feeds; An intense feeling of Phoneliness came over Bob as he realised he could easily vanish and the others probably wouldn't notice! :(
The uncomfortable urge to look at your phone when left alone at a dinner table, waiting in line, or any other public place.
As Thalia stepped away from the table to use the restroom, Chris was overcome by phoneliness and quickly pulled out his iphone to check his email and update his Facebook status.