ringxiety

English

Etymology

Blend of ring +‎ anxiety.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹɪŋzˈaɪəti/

Noun

ringxiety (uncountable)

1. (neologism, informal) The anxiety resulting from the mistaken belief that one's cell phone or mobile is ringing or vibrating.

   Synonym: fauxcellarm

   • 2011, Lynn Schnurnberger, The Best Laid Plans, Ballantine Books, →ISBN, page 71:

     I reach for my cellphone, only to discover that it's not ringing.
     "Damn it, this has been happening all week. Maybe I do have ringxiety."

Quotations

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