Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wrong-number
noun
/rɒŋ ˈnʌmbər/
Definition
A telephone call made to a number that is not the one intended by the caller.
Examples
- She accidentally dialed a wrong number and ended up having a pleasant chat with a stranger.
- He received a wrong number call at 3 AM, which startled him awake.
Meaning
An incorrect phone number that was dialed, often leading to confusion or interruptions in communication.
Synonyms
- misdialed call
- incorrect number
- mistaken call
