Verboticism: Phonegroan

'Hello? Hello? Hello?'

DEFINITION: A moment of flustered panic followed by an extended period of silent recrimination, which occurs whenever you lose, or forget, your cell phone.

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Phonegroan

Created by: quippingqueen

Pronunciation: fon/grone

Sentence: He knew he was suffering from "Phonegroan Syndrome" when he felt his heart in his mouth , an odd sensation of floating hair, and glowing eyes not to mention a pang of gullibility after missplacing his mobile phone in his gunnysack.

Etymology: "Phonegroan Syndrome" is a relatively new disease that can usually be cured by drinking a few cups of tea for the rest of one's life or a swallowing short snort for whatever ails you.

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