Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Gogglebox

What does it mean?

Gogglebox is a humorous, slightly old-fashioned British slang term for a television. It’s also the name of a very popular UK TV show where people watch and comment on other TV shows. It’s a fun, quirky word that perfectly captures the British love of sitting in front of the TV and "goggling" at the screen.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral.

When do you use it?

An informal way to refer to the TV set, often implying that someone is watching it for a long time.

Examples

Example 1: Turn off the gogglebox and come have dinner with the family!

Example 2: What’s on the gogglebox tonight? Anything worth watching?

Question for you

How many hours a day do you spend in front of the gogglebox?

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