Slang related to Phones

 

• App:

  • Meaning: Short for "application," referring to software or programs on a mobile device.

  • Sample sentence: Have you tried the new photo editing app? It's amazing!

• Buzzkill:

  • Meaning: Something or someone that ruins the excitement or enjoyment.

  • Sample sentence: The sudden phone call from work was a buzzkill during our weekend getaway.

• Crackberry:

  • Meaning: A slang term for a BlackBerry phone, often associated with addiction to work-related communication.

  • Sample sentence: I used to be a crackberry addict, but now I prefer a more relaxed work-life balance.

• Dial Up:

  • Meaning: To make a phone call, especially using an old-fashioned rotary dial phone.

  • Sample sentence: I'll dial up my friend and see if they want to join us for dinner.

• Earpiece:

  • Meaning: A small speaker or earphone used for private listening during a phone call.

  • Sample sentence: She whispered into the earpiece to share a secret with her friend during the meeting.

• FaceTime:

  • Meaning: A video calling feature on Apple devices.

  • Sample sentence: Let's FaceTime later to catch up; I haven't seen you in ages.

• Ghosting:

  • Meaning: Suddenly ending communication with someone, such as not responding to messages or calls.

  • Sample sentence: After a few dates, he started ghosting her, and she never heard from him again.

• Hack:

  • Meaning: To gain unauthorized access to someone's phone or account.

  • Sample sentence: Be careful with suspicious emails; they might be trying to hack into your phone.

• Insta:

  • Meaning: Short for Instagram, a popular social media platform for sharing photos and videos.

  • Sample sentence: I'll post the pictures on Insta and tag you so everyone can see them.

• Jailbroken:

  • Meaning: A phone that has been modified to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer.

  • Sample sentence: His jailbroken iPhone allows him to customize the interface and install unofficial apps.

• Kit:

  • Meaning: Short for a toolkit or a collection of apps and tools on a device.

  • Sample sentence: My phone kit includes a weather app, a calendar, and a fitness tracker.

• Lurk:

  • Meaning: To silently observe or follow online activities without actively participating.

  • Sample sentence: I like to lurk on social media and see what my friends are up to without commenting.

• Meme:

  • Meaning: A humorous image, video, or piece of text that spreads rapidly online.

  • Sample sentence: That meme you sent had me laughing for hours; where did you find it?

• Nudge:

  • Meaning: To send a gentle reminder or prompt to someone, often through messaging.

  • Sample sentence: If he doesn't respond, give him a little nudge with a follow-up message.

• Out of Juice:

  • Meaning: When a phone or device has run out of battery power.

  • Sample sentence: My phone's out of juice; I need to find a charger soon.