iPad kid
Gen Z SlangDefinition
A pejorative label for a young child perpetually absorbed in a tablet—seen as screen-dependent, overstimulated, and lacking social or self-regulation skills.
Examples
"At dinner, my little cousin was such an iPad kid—glued to the tablet, ignoring conversation and fidgeting until a new video loaded."
"On the flight, the moment the tablet died, the iPad kid in front of me went into full meltdown."
"The playdate fell flat because he's an iPad kid, only calm when a screen is in his hands."