pocket dial
The term "pocket dial" emerged with the widespread use of mobile phones and refers to accidental calls made without the user's intent.
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Definition
B2Everyday Usage
(informal, idiomatic)Accidentally making a call when a mobile phone's buttons are pressed by objects in a pocket or bag.
Example
- I realized I had pocket dialed my friend when I heard her voice coming from my pocket.
- He apologized for the pocket dial, explaining it was unintentional.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pocket dial":
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