butt dial
A modern colloquial term describing an accidental phone call made when a mobile device's buttons are pressed unintentionally, usually from within a pocket or bag.
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(colloquial, informal)Accidentally calling someone on a mobile phone due to unintentional button presses, often from within a pocket or bag.
Example
- I received a butt dial from John and could hear his entire conversation with his friend.
- Make sure to lock your phone screen to avoid butt dialing anyone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "butt dial":
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