lightbulb

== English == === Etymology 1 === ==== Noun ==== lightbulb (plural lightbulbs) Alternative spelling of light bulb. ===== Derived terms ===== === Etymology 2 === Calque from Cantonese 電燈泡／电灯泡 (din6 dang1 paau1), as though the third person is a light bulb in the background. ==== Pronunciation ==== (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ ==== Noun ==== lightbulb (plural lightbulbs) (Singapore, colloquial) An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions. 2014, carolcraves, "[2]", Twitter, 31 January 2014: Being an extra big light bulb and eating with two cousins and their husband and fiance. ===== Synonyms ===== gooseberry third wheel