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