What does basement-dweller mean?
Basement-dweller means (informal, sometimes derogatory) An adult who lives in their parents' house (stereotypically in their basement); often with implications of idleness or social awkwardness..
Basement-dweller
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Meaning
(informal, sometimes derogatory) An adult who lives in their parents' house (stereotypically in their basement); often with implications of idleness or social awkwardness..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, sometimes derogatory) An adult who lives in their parents' house (stereotypically in their basement); often with implications of idleness or social awkwardness.
- (informal, derogatory, by extension, chiefly Internet slang) A nerd or geek; a person lacking a social life.
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- basement-dwellers
- basement dweller
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