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Definition textraction in British English

textraction noun

noun
1

loss of concentration caused by texting while doing something else, e.g. driving, walking. It is a blend of 'text' and 'distraction'.

Example

With the recent buzz on the safety issues related to cell phone usage and texting while driving, in particular, here is a term that could be used to describe it: textraction.

Definition textraction in British English