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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, derogatory, mildly, sometimes
Synonyms: iPad baby, iPad child
Antonyms: none provided
History
Popularized in January 2021 after Gen Z TikToker Gabe Escobar criticized Millennial parents for allowing excessive screen time for their children.
