ciggyD's definitions
The habitual act of scrolling on a phone—often through social media, news, or notifications—as a way to briefly pass time, calm oneself, or relieve boredom, similar in function to the ritual of smoking a cigarette.
A short, often mindless session of phone use undertaken for comfort rather than necessity.
A short, often mindless session of phone use undertaken for comfort rather than necessity.
The kids were restless in the waiting room, so I slipped them a screen cigarette to keep them occupied.
I had five minutes before my train, so I lit up a quick screen cigarette.
She doesn’t smoke anymore, but she still needs her screen cigarette after stressful meetings.
Nothing like a screen cigarette on the toilet.
I had five minutes before my train, so I lit up a quick screen cigarette.
She doesn’t smoke anymore, but she still needs her screen cigarette after stressful meetings.
Nothing like a screen cigarette on the toilet.
by ciggyD September 19, 2025
Get the screen cigarettemug.