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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of game controller held in the hands, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.

   "I heard it through Michael's window, I dropped the joypad on his floor."

Synonyms

All synonyms

gamepadgamepad

Example

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"I heard it through Michael's window, I dropped the joypad on his floor."

Etymology

From joy + pad, modelled on earlier joystick.

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