back-seat gamer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
Formed by analogy with back-seat driver.
Meanings
- (Internet) A person who excessively commentates on the in-game decisions and actions of someone playing a video game, whilst not playing the game.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| backseat gamer | alternative | lexicographic | |
| back-seat gamers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
interloper · nosy parker · gatecrasher · peeping tom · encroacher · armchair general · kibitzer · buttinsky · armchair quarterback · busybody · persona non grata · meddler · marplot