The article avoids blaming screenagers for habits shaped by the technology around them.
Even a committed screenager may enjoy a weekend without Wi-Fi.
She jokingly called herself a screenager after spending all Saturday online.
The house has three screenagers, each with a different favorite device.
Similar words
digital youth
digital native
net generation
tech-savvy teen
Meanings
Screen-focused young person
noun
technology
informal
A child or teenager who spends a great deal of time using smartphones, computers, televisions, or similar devices, often with an amused or mildly critical tone.
Examples
The house has three screenagers, each with a different favorite device.
Even a committed screenager may enjoy a weekend without Wi-Fi.
Is your screenager staying up late to play games?
She jokingly called herself a screenager after spending all Saturday online.
The article avoids blaming screenagers for habits shaped by the technology around them.
Similar words
digital native
net generation
digital youth
tech-savvy teen
Etymology
A blend of screen and teenager, formed to describe a generation growing up with digital displays as a routine part of life.
FAQ
What does screenager mean?
A screenager is a child or teenager who spends a great deal of time using digital screens.
Is screenager an insulting word?
Not necessarily. It is informal and often playful, though it can sound mildly critical when it points to excessive screen use.
Does screenager refer only to teenagers?
It usually refers to teenagers, but it is also used more broadly for children and young people absorbed in digital devices.
Where does screenager come from?
Screenager blends the words screen and teenager.
What is a synonym for screenager?
Depending on the context, digital native, digital youth, or tech-savvy teen may express a similar idea.
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