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Definition pocket-dial in American English

pocket-dial verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈpɑkɪt ˌdaɪəl/
/ˈpɑkɪt ˌkɔl/
1

to call someone accidentally by pressing their number when your phone is in your pocket or bag

Example

Tom pocket-called me three times yesterday.

Example

When you receive a message, it unlocks the phone, allowing you to pocket-dial someone very easily.

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Definition pocket-dial in American English