WORD MEANING
Etch a sketch meaning
ETCH-uh-SKETCH · noun
A mechanical drawing toy with two knobs that control a stylus to create line art on a screen covered with aluminum powder.
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A brand name for the specific drawing toy.
A slang term meaning to erase or start over, inspired by the toy's function.
Often used as a proper noun referring to the toy, but can also be used metaphorically in informal contexts.
Examples
The child spent hours drawing pictures on the Etch A Sketch.
She gave him an Etch A Sketch as a nostalgic birthday gift.