"smombie" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsmɒmˌbi/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈsmɑmˌbi/ [General-American] Forms: smombies [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒmbi Etymology: Blend of smartphone + zombie. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|smartphone|zombie}} Blend of smartphone + zombie Head templates: {{en-noun}} smombie (plural smombies)
  1. (slang) A walking person using a cellphone who is oblivious to the world around them. Tags: slang Synonyms: smartphone zombie Related terms: dumbwalking

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