mouse potato
Plural
mouse potatoes
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a person who spends excessive amounts of time using a computer, particularly for activities such as browsing the internet, playing video games, or engaging in social media
A mouse potato is a term used to describe someone who spends a large amount of time sitting at a computer, usually for activities like gaming, browsing the internet, or using social media. The term is a play on the phrase "couch potato," which refers to someone who spends a lot of time watching television. A mouse potato often spends long hours in front of a screen, which can lead to an inactive lifestyle. While the term is usually lighthearted, it can also hint at the negative effects of excessive screen time on physical health.
- My brother is such a mouse potato; he spends all his free time online watching videos.
- After school, John became a total mouse potato, glued to his computer for hours playing games.
- She’s been a real mouse potato lately, binge-watching shows and avoiding any kind of exercise.
- I need to stop being a mouse potato and go for a walk, or I'll end up with back pain.
- I used to be a mouse potato, but now I try to spend more time outside and less time in front of a screen.