ringxiety

noun
/ɹɪŋzˈaɪəti/

Etymology

Blend of ring + anxiety.

  1. borrowed from anxietās
  2. compounded as ringxiety — “ring + anxiety

Definitions

  1. The anxiety resulting from the mistaken belief that one's cell phone or mobile is ringing…

    The anxiety resulting from the mistaken belief that one's cell phone or mobile is ringing or vibrating.

    • I reach for my cellphone, only to discover that it's not ringing. "Damn it, this has been happening all week. Maybe I do have ringxiety."

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