Meaning of lightbulb | Babel Free
/ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/Definitions
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Alternative spelling of light bulb. alt-of, alternative
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An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions. Singapore, colloquial
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
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.