pocket-dial

noun

Meaning

A situation in which one's cellphone makes a call from one's back pocket when its buttons are inadvertently pressed.
A portable sundial of small size.
To accidentally make a call this way.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

pocket-watch(English)pocketwatch(English)watchpocket(English)pocketlight(English)rotary-dial(English)touch-phone(English)pocket-pool(English)dialler(English)

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Sources

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