Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ipad kid

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.05 in modern English

Syllables: ipad kid
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A child, generally Generation Alpha, who gets all of their entertainment through an iPad or other tablet; a child who is addicted to using their tablet.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

"That iPad kid went ballistic in the restaurant after his mom took his iPad away."
"Unfortunately, technology is growing in popularity by the minute, even establishing itself in our education and physical activity. Now more than ever our society is supporting the development of iPad kids."
"Some in Generation Z have frowned upon the idea of raising their own children as "iPad kids" after witnessing recent hyper fixation with technology."

Etymology

Popularized in January 2021 after Gen Z TikToker Gabe Escobar criticized Millennial parents for allowing excessive screen time for their children.

Usage

Derogatory

Inflected Forms

iPad kids (plural)

Synonyms

iPad baby iPad child

Questions

What does ipad kid mean?: A child, generally Generation Alpha, who gets all of their entertainment through an iPad or other tablet; a child who is addicted to using their tablet.
Where does ipad kid come from?: Popularized in January 2021 after Gen Z TikToker Gabe Escobar criticized Millennial parents for allowing excessive screen time for their children.

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