Meaning: A lazy person who spends most time watching TV
Hindi: आलसी व्यक्ति जो अधिकतर समय टीवी देखने में बिताता है
Synonyms: lazybones, idler, sluggard
Antonyms: active person, go-getter
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1
couch potato in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Choose the correct idiom for the word highlighted in bold.
Since Jatin purchased his new gaming console, he has turned into a true couch potato, watching TV for hours.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) A person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV.
A 'couch potato' is a person who spends a great deal of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television and being physically inactive. This matches the context of watching TV for hours.
The idiom has nothing to do with eating potatoes, exercising or cooking.
Examples
- “Since lockdown, he has become a complete couch potato.”
couch potato – questions
What is the meaning of couch potato in Hindi?
couch potato means “आलसी व्यक्ति जो अधिकतर समय टीवी देखने में बिताता है” in Hindi. In English: A lazy person who spends most time watching TV
What are the synonyms of couch potato?
Synonyms of couch potato: lazybones, idler, sluggard.
What is the opposite of couch potato?
Antonyms of couch potato: active person, go-getter.
Has couch potato been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – couch potato has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.