Zoombie
Definition & Context
Slang term for a person who is overly focused or addicted to the internet and social media, often neglecting real-life activities.
Synonyms & Variants
budak internet
Slang term for someone who is heavily tied to or controlled by the internet and social media.
kupu-kupu malam
A term literally meaning 'night butterfly', but in the internet context, it can be used metaphorically for someone who is active on the internet late into the night, neglecting sleep.
netizen
Internet citizen, often used to refer to active internet users involved in online communities.
pecandu internet
Someone who has a dependency or addiction to internet usage.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term 'zoombie' is a combination of 'zombie' and 'zoom', referring to a person who is overly focused on online activities and neglects real-life.
Real-world Usage
Aduh, si Andi itu bener-bener jadi zoombie deh, mending diajak main ke luar daripada terus-terusan di depan layar.
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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