couch potato
[ˈkʰäʊ̯t͡ʃ pʰəˌtʰeɪ̯ɾoʊ̯]
UK: /ˈkaʊtʃ pəˌteɪtəʊ/
couch potato
English
Noun
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Definition
A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol.
Etymology
From couch + potato; coined by Tom Iacino in 1976 as a pun on boob tuber (from boob tube (“television”) and tuber (“potato”)); trademarked by Robert Armstrong from 1976–91.
Example Sentences
- "Being a couch potato won't let you help achieve your goals."
- "Bah! What lesson can a couch potato father teach his kids!"
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