one-eyed monster

== English == === Etymology === Senses 1 and 2 refer to television having a single screen (the "eye"), and it being perceived to be harmful to children. === Noun === one-eyed monster (plural one-eyed monsters) (colloquial, dysphemistic) Television, especially seen as an addiction. (colloquial, dysphemistic) A television set or screen. Synonyms: one-eyed demon, one-eyed devil (vulgar, slang) The penis. Synonyms: one-eyed snake, one-eyed trouser snake