basement dweller
basement dweller · basement dwellers
An adult who lives in their parents' houseAn adult who lives in their parents' house (stereotypically in their basement); often with implications of idleness or social awkwardness.
» Tom is a basement dweller.
Meaning
2 senses(derogatory, informal, sometimes)An adult who lives in their parents' house (stereotypically in their basement); often with implications of idleness or social awkwardness.
(Internet, broadly, derogatory, informal, usually)A nerd or geek; a person lacking a social life.
Examples
1 sentencesTom is a basement dweller.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: basement dwellersWord family
4 related wordsDerivedbasement-dwelling