phonemark UK /ˈfəʊn.mɑːk/US /ˈfoʊnˌmɑɹk/noun 1verb 1forms 3 noun1 •A non-legislative designation by a telephone call from a legislator, of specific projects for funding as part of funding for more general programs. verb1 •(US) To apply pressure on a government agency to fund a specific project as part of a more general program.Or worse, without earmarks the members of the spending committees can "phonemark" projects without anyone ever knowing — 2008 formsphonemarked · phonemarking · phonemarks