English · Slang Attested

electronic babysitter

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Meaning · English

Synonym of television.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Machine-translated — suggest a fix

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Finally, you may be ready to make personal screen-time changes, but you aren't ready to give up the electronic babysitter for your children.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “electronic babysitter” mean?

Synonym of television.

Is “electronic babysitter” formal or informal?

electronic babysitter is generally derogatory, slang.

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