new phone, who dis
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Register: Internet, humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My phone rings, interrupting my thoughts. Glancing down at the screen, I smile when I see Laurie's name. “Yeah?” I answer pointedly. “New phone, who dis?” Laurie starts to laugh.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “new phone, who dis” mean?
Used to express or feign ignorance in order to avoid unwanted communication, typically in response to a text message from an unknown or unrecognized number, implying that the recipient has a new phone and thus does not recognize the sender's contact information.
Is “new phone, who dis” formal or informal?
new phone, who dis is generally Internet, humorous, slang.