zombie finger en · NOUN
Etymology
From zombie + finger.
Meanings
- (informal, uncountable) The failure of a capacitive touch screen to sense the user's fingertip, due to dry skin, calluses, cold weather, etc.
- (countable, informal) A finger that cannot be recognized by a touchscreen for these reasons.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zombie fingers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |