mouse potato

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who spends excessive amounts of time using a computer.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaʊs pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ /maʊs pəʊ.teɪ.təʊ/ En-au-mouse potato.ogg

Word forms

mouse potato mouse potatoes

Etymology

Blend of mouse + couch potato; "mouse" referring to the device linked to computers.

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