phone zombie
The term "phone zombie" is a modern colloquialism describing people overly engrossed in their smartphones, often to the detriment of their awareness of their surroundings.
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Definition
B2Everyday Life
(colloquial)A person who is so absorbed in their smartphone that they are unaware of their surroundings.
Example
- Watch out for that phone zombie, he's about to walk into traffic!
- The park is full of phone zombies who barely notice the beautiful scenery.
B2Technology and Society
(informal)Someone who frequently uses their smartphone to the extent that it affects their interaction with the real world.
Example
- She has become a phone zombie, missing out on conversations and events around her.
- Phone zombies are a common sight on public transportation, everyone is glued to their screens.
Similar
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