CEFR C1
thumbzilla
noun
Meaning
A very large, often unwieldy or problematic thumb, typically used humorously or critically to describe someone's excessive use of a smartphone or similar device, or a person who is perceived as being overly reliant on or skilled with such devices.
Examples
- After hours of scrolling, her thumb felt like a thumbzilla.
- He's developed a serious case of thumbzilla from playing games all weekend.
Synonyms: smartphone thumb, text claw, tech neck