What is butt dial?

A butt dial, also known as a pocket dial, is an accidental phone call made when a mobile phone in a person's pocket or purse dials a number without the user's knowledge. This often happens due to pressure on the phone's screen or buttons activating the dialing function.

These unintentional calls can range from merely annoying to potentially embarrassing or even disruptive, especially if sensitive conversations are inadvertently transmitted. Some phones have features like screen locking or proximity sensors to help prevent butt dials. Furthermore, avoiding keeping the phone in pockets where it might get pressed accidentaly decreases the butt dials.