"podestrian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: podestrians [plural]
Etymology: Blend of pod + pedestrian Etymology templates: {{blend|en|pod|pedestrian}} Blend of pod + pedestrian Head templates: {{en-noun}} podestrian (plural podestrians)
  1. (slang) A pedestrian who listens to music (in particular, using an iPod) while walking and thus has lessened situational awareness. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-podestrian-en-noun-RwfAdifi Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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