Meaning of lightbulb | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative spelling of light bulb.
   alt-of, alternative
2. An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions.
   Singapore, colloquial

Equivalents

Examples

“A young orangutan in the San Diego Zoo became famous for unbolting the screening of his crib, removing the wires, and moving through the zoo nursery, unscrewing lightbulbs.”

“You two go ahead lah, I don't want to be lightbulb.”

“When she finally came out her friend joined us. Damn lightbulb leh!”

“Being an extra big light bulb and eating with two cousins and their husband and fiance.”

CEFR level