English Explanatory Dictionary

Tamagotchi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A toy consisting of a small electronic virtual pet, a cyberpet.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Tamagotchi.

Pronunciation

/ˌtaməˈɡɒtʃɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Tamagotchi.wav /ˌtɑməˈɡoʊt͡ʃi/ /ˌtɑməˈɡɑt͡ʃi/

Word forms

Tamagotchi Tamagotchis

Etymology

A genericization of Tamagotchi, the name of a virtual pet series: the word is a Japanese blend of 卵 (たまご, tamago, “egg”) + ウオッチ (uotchi, from English watch).

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