adjective
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phubbed
FUBD · adjective · slang
Being snubbed by a date who's absorbed in their phone.
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The state of being ignored in favor of someone's phone while you're together. The receiving end of phubbing.
“I felt so phubbed on that date, he barely looked up from Instagram.”
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phubbed In A Sentence
I felt so phubbed on that date, he barely looked up from Instagram.
Origin & Usage
Passive form of 'phubbing,' a blend of 'phone' and 'snubbing.'
People Also Ask
What does phubbed mean?
It's being ignored or snubbed because the person you're with is absorbed in their phone. It's the receiving end of phubbing.
Where does the word phubbed come from?
It's the passive form of 'phubbing,' itself a blend of 'phone' and 'snubbing.'
Is being phubbed considered rude?
Yes. Ignoring the person in front of you to stay glued to your phone is widely seen as disrespectful, especially on a date.
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