one-eyed monster en · NOUN
Etymology
Senses 1 and 2 refer to television having a single screen (the "eye"), and it being perceived to be harmful to children.
Meanings
- (colloquial) Television, especially seen as an addiction.
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(colloquial) A television set or screen.
Children and Television; The One Eyed Monster? - Barrie Gunter, Jill McAleer; 1990
- (slang, vulgar) The penis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| one-eyed monsters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
one-eyed devil · one-eyed trouser snake · one-eyed snake · one-eyed demon