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ringxiety

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ɹɪŋzˈaɪəti/
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noun

Meaning 1

The anxiety resulting from the mistaken belief that one's cell phone or mobile is ringing or vibrating.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, neologism, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fauxcellarm

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of ring + anxiety.