Nomophobia
Fear of not being near your mobile device
Example
Katie has nomophobia
Yeah, she can't be away from her phone for more than 5 minutes
Related Slang
Selfie-conscious | Self-conscious about taking a picture of yourself |
Selfie | A picture a person takes of themself |
Phablet | A device that functions like a phone and tablet |
Second screen | Mobile device used while watching TV |
cell | Cell phone |
Appoholic | A person addicted to downloading apps |
app | Application |
Cellfish | Inconsiderate of others while talking on the phone |
Memeophobia | Fear of being in a viral picture or video |
Nomophobia is a term that refers to the fear of being away from your mobile device. This phobia has become more common as people spend more time on their phones and tablets.
Nomphobia is another way of saying phone addiction. Since phones provide a wide array of uses, such as communication, navigation, Internet access, and games, they have permeated into many areas in our lives. It has become increasingly difficult to go anywhere without a phone, which is the reason to why the nomophobia term came to be.