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Definition phubbing in American English

phubbing noun

noun
1

the act of ignoring somebody while you are using your mobile phone; a blend of the words 'phone' and 'snubbing'

Example

You can download "Stop Phubbing" posters for restaurants and "Stop Phubbing" place cards for weddings, browse a gallery of celebrity "phubbers" caught texting instead of talking ... and even "Shame a Phubber" from your own social circle ...

Definition phubbing in American English