"ringxiety" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ɹɪŋzˈaɪəti/
Etymology: Blend of ring + anxiety. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|ring|anxiety}} Blend of ring + anxiety Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ringxiety (uncountable)
  1. (neologism, informal) The anxiety resulting from the mistaken belief that one's cell phone or mobile is ringing or vibrating. Tags: informal, neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Mobile phones Synonyms: fauxcellarm
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