idiot box
English edit
Etymology edit
From idiot + box, an allusion to the supposed mind-reducing nature of television programming or its lack of educational value.
Pronunciation edit
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Noun edit
idiot box (plural idiot boxes)
- (idiomatic, chiefly US and Canada) Television.
Synonyms edit
- (television): boob tube (boob = idiot)
Translations edit
television (pejorative)
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