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Definition of joypad

joypad

/ˈdʒɔɪ.pæd/
joy · pad
Plural:joypads
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joypad Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A handheld electronic input device used to control video games, typically featuring a directional pad, thumbsticks, and action buttons operated with the fingers.

Example

"He plugged a second joypad into the console so his brother could join the racing game."

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• Nearby Words

joyous
joyously
joyousness
joypad
joyride
joyrider
joyriding

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1980s as a blend of "joystick" and "keypad," popularized during the rise of home video game consoles.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Joypad. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/joypad
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