Pronunciation: /bʌt.daɪəl/
noun a slang term for accidentally calling someone from a phone in a pocket or purse
A1 I accidentally buttdialed my mom while my phone was in my back pocket.
A2 She didn't realize she had buttdialed her boss until he called her back.
B1 I always make sure to lock my phone to avoid buttdials.
B2 He was embarrassed when he realized he had buttdialed his ex-girlfriend.
C1 The buttdial resulted in an awkward conversation with a colleague.
C2 She accidentally buttdialed the emergency services and had to explain it was a mistake.
verb to accidentally call someone from a phone in a pocket or purse
A1 I accidentally buttdialed my mom while I was walking.
A2 She often buttdials her friends when her phone is in her back pocket.
B1 He buttdialed his boss during the meeting and didn't realize it until later.
B2 After buttdialing her ex-boyfriend, she quickly hung up and hoped he didn't notice.
C1 The politician was caught buttdialing a journalist and the conversation was leaked to the press.
C2 Despite having a passcode on his phone, he still managed to buttdial his lawyer during a confidential discussion.
formal He accidentally buttdialed his boss while discussing the project.
informal I buttdialed my ex last night and now he won't stop texting me.
slang I can't believe I buttdialed my crush, now I'm so embarrassed.
figurative She felt like she buttdialed her way into the conversation, not knowing how she got there.
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