English Explanatory Dictionary

iPad kid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A child, generally Generation Alpha, who gets all of their entertainment through an iPad or other tablet; a child who is addicted to using their tablet.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

iPad kid iPad kids

Etymology

Popularized in January 2021 after Gen Z TikToker Gabe Escobar criticized Millennial parents for allowing excessive screen time for their children.

Synonyms

iPad baby iPad child
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