Mobile Technology

noun a portable device or object

adjective able to be easily carried or moved, often referring to a device or object

• The portable device allows for easy transportation of important documents.
• I love my portable speaker, I can take it anywhere with me.
• This portable charger is a lifesaver when my phone dies on the go.
• Her laughter was like a portable sunshine, brightening up the room.

noun a portable telephone that can make and receive calls

adjective describing the type of phone that is portable and can be held in one's hand

• The use of handphones in the workplace is strictly prohibited.
• I always keep my handphone on silent during meetings.
• I can't live without my handphone, it's like my lifeline.
• Her handphone rang non-stop, symbolizing the constant demands of her job.

noun a combination of two nouns, 'sleep' and 'texting', to describe the act of sending text messages while asleep

• Sleep-texting is a phenomenon where individuals send text messages while asleep.
• I keep sleep-texting my friends and waking up to embarrassing messages.
• I can't believe I sleep-texted my ex last night, it was so awkward.
• Sometimes I feel like I'm sleep-texting through life, not fully present in the moment.

noun a form of digital literature that originated in Japan in the early 2000s

• Keitai shosetsu, or mobile phone novels, have become a popular form of literature in Japan.
• I love reading keitai shosetsu on my phone during my commute.
• Have you checked out that new keitai shosetsu? It's so addicting!
• The way she tells stories is like a keitai shosetsu, short and captivating.

noun a small, lightweight laptop computer

• The subnotebook is a compact and lightweight laptop designed for portability.
• I love my subnotebook because it's so easy to carry around.
• I scored a sweet deal on a subnotebook at the electronics store.
• Her mind was like a subnotebook, storing information neatly and efficiently.