boob tube

The term "boob tube" can refer to either a television set, often in a derogatory sense, or a type of women's strapless top.

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Definition

C1Entertainment

(informal, dated, derogatory)A slang term for a television set, often implying that the content is of low quality.

Example

  • He spent the entire weekend glued to the boob tube.

B2Fashion

(informal, British)A strapless, tight-fitting top worn by women.

Example

  • She wore a bright red boob tube to the party.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boob tube":

boob job