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phonephobic

An irrational fear of answering the phone. The fear arises from anxieties as to whom may be calling (a former spouse, a spurned lover, a tax collector or other creditor, an enraged garage mechanic, a parent) - why they may be calling (to give the callee a very hard time, belittle them, issue threats) - and the psychology of the conversation (false promises leading to humiliation, being made to look a pratt). In extreme cases someone who is phonephobic may hide in the house as the phone rings, desperately trying to ignore it, while plagued by remote telephonic demons.
She was so phonephobic that none of her family, loved ones or friends could ring her in the house. Often a worried caller would rush around to her house to see if she was OK, only to find her hiding in the hall cupboard.
phonephobic by Jimmy Mulligan February 21, 2011

Phobephobic 

Having or showing a dislike towards people who have a Phobia.
John is phobephobic against me because I talked about my phobia.
Phobephobic by IIIMIKEYIII April 14, 2023

Phonophobic

Someone who fears talking on the phone, but not in other forms of communication.
Can we text message each other instead of talking on the phone because I'm phonophobic.
Phonophobic by AxPxE January 9, 2008

Phonaphobic

You're not REALLY Phonaphobic...You just don't want to hear my endless trivial babble...Admit it!
Phonaphobic by RogerZero March 5, 2009

Phonophobic

Avoiding answering the phone at home when telemarketers call or when your caller ID reveals someone you just simply haven't got the energy to talk to.
I don't want to talk to them, so I'll let it go to voicemail as I'm phonophobic tonight
Phonophobic by Jasperdistra November 25, 2010

girl grip 

The ability girls and women have developed to hold several items at once in one hand. The skill has been developed due to the lack of pockets in women's clothing.
I thought she'd need multiple trips to carry her phone, keys, wallet, and Starbucks to her car since she needed the other hand to open the door, but she used her impressive girl grip to carry everything in one hand.
girl grip by SillyMilly33 July 31, 2023
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