pocket-dial
Unintentional phone connection
Pocket-dial is to accidentally call someone when your phone, usually in a pocket or bag, presses against something that activates the keypad or touchscreen.
The recipient hears muffled sounds or fragments of conversation: I pocket-dialed my boss during dinner.
Also called butt-dial.
Not done on purpose
- accidental callUnintended outgoing phone connection
- misdialEnter wrong phone number
- voicemailRecorded caller messages
- garbledConfused and unintelligible
muffled · background noise · hang up · missed call · embarrassing · overheard · conversation · unlock
Handheld connected computer
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- lock screenPre-authentication device interface
- passcodeSecret entry sequence
- fingerprintFriction ridge impression
settings · contacts · favorites · call log · speakerphone · earbuds · screen protector · phone case
Lacking grace or ease
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- overheardUnintentionally listened to
- eavesdropListen to private conversations
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
explanation · gossip · secrets · relationship · caught · exposed · miscommunication · callback
unintentional
Not done on purpose
- accidental callUnintended outgoing phone connection
- misdialEnter wrong phone number
- voicemailRecorded caller messages
garbled · muffled · background noise · hang up · missed call · embarrassing · overheard · conversation · unlock · touchscreen
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- lock screenPre-authentication device interface
- passcodeSecret entry sequence
fingerprint · settings · contacts · favorites · call log · speakerphone · earbuds · screen protector · phone case · proximity sensor
awkward
Lacking grace or ease
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- overheardUnintentionally listened to
- eavesdropListen to private conversations
apology · explanation · gossip · secrets · relationship · caught · exposed · miscommunication · callback · sorry
pocket-dialdirect dial
Call placed independently
make a call · cold call · business call · callback · emergency call
pocket-dialurgent message
Communication needing quick response
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