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to phub
01
to snub or ignore someone by focusing on your phone instead of them
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
phub
3rd person singular
phubs
Present participle
phubbing
Past simple
phubbed
Past participle
phubbed
What does "to phub" mean in internet slang?
The structure is a blend of "phone" and "snub," forming a verb that describes ignoring someone in favor of looking at your phone. It is used to call out situations where a person focuses on their device instead of engaging with the people physically present, such as during a meal, conversation, or social gathering. The term originated in Australia around 2012 as part of a marketing campaign by McCann Melbourne, later spreading globally through news articles and social media discussions about digital etiquette.
Examples
Do n't phub me at dinner, man.



























