High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Pocket dialing (also known as pocket-calling or butt dialing) refers to the accidental placement of a phone call while a person`s mobile phone in the dialer`s pocket or handbag. The recipient of the call typically hears random background noise when they answer the phone. If the caller remains unaware, the recipient will sometimes "overhear" (or record) whatever is happening in the caller`s vicinity. A pocket-dialed call can continue for many minutes, or until the recipient`s voice mail system ends the call.