English Explanatory Dictionary

Nintendinitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of repetitive strain injury affecting frequent video gamers, often from the excessive use of the d-pad on a game controller.

Pronunciation

nĭn-tĕn'-dĭn-īʹ-tĭs /nɪnˌtɛn.dɪnˈaɪ.tɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Nintendinitis.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-Nintendinitis.wav

Word forms

Nintendinitis Nintendonitis

Etymology

Blend of Nintendo + tendinitis.

Synonyms

Nintendo thumb
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