joystick

English

noun
Definitions
  • A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer or other equipment.
  • (slang) A penis.

Etymology

Compound from English joy + English stick (sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint).

Origin

English

stick

Gloss

sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

Emoji

Timeline

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