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Paranokia (noun) A state of anxiety that afflicts cellphone users and results in the following behaviours: - Many people simultaneously checking their phones when a message arrival tone is heard. Generally occurs in a public/crowded place. - Frequent checking that keylock is enabled and that a phone isn't accidentally pocket dialing someone, especially if that person is currently being gossiped about - Constantly checking for new text messages or emails, even though you haven't heard or felt one arrive since you last checked - Having left your phone behind at home or the office, the feeling of absolute certainty that you are missing vitally important messages and/or booty calls
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