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DEFINITION: A voice mail message, which does not include a name, a number, or any other relevant information which could be used to identify the caller.

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Phonigma

Created by: purpleartichokes

Pronunciation: foh-nig-mah

Sentence: Those 5 little words - "It's me. Call me back." presented Jessie with yet another phonigma

Etymology: phone, enigma

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Ghostmail

Created by: vmaxx

Pronunciation: um... [gohst]-[meyl]

Sentence: I specifically ask for callers to leave their name and phone number on my message to avoid ghostmail, but you know what, people just ignore it and assume I'm going to recognize a 1-second "hey, it's me!, give me a shout!" message. duh.

Etymology: um ghost + mail ;-)

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Phancall

Created by: Kombooch

Pronunciation: Fan - Call

Sentence: Don't you hate it when you get a mysterious phancall and have to figure out if you recognize the voice or if it was just a wrong number!?!

Etymology: Phantom Caller

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Enigmissive

Created by: MrDave2176

Pronunciation: eh-NIG-miss-ive

Sentence: There was no way to discern who had left the enigmissive on Sarah's voicemail

Etymology: enigma + missive

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Unrememessage

Created by: cujoe

Pronunciation: Un-ree-mehm-mehs-ehge

Sentence: Who is that? This is a total unrememessage.

Etymology: A combination of unrememberable and message.

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Mysterme

Created by: Nicked

Pronunciation: MIS'-ter-me

Sentence: Tongue-tied was one thing, but brain-tied was another, she thought as she listened to yet another MysterME message asking for her to return the call.

Etymology: Myster from mystery and Mister + me from "It's me!" Alternative: MEsterious, MEntal

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Fauxcall

Created by: Lefty

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COMMENTS:

Hmm, I was tempted to vote for this one, but it's looking a bit... empty. Are you planning on filling out the details? - Heather, 2007-08-30: 18:00:00