Simon
Definition
A common masculine given name of Hebrew origin (from Shim'on), meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.'
As in 'Simon Says,' a classic children's game where instructions must be preceded by 'Simon says' to be followed, teaching obedience and attention.
Informal reference to the 1978 electronic memory game 'Simon,' where players repeat increasingly long sequences of colored lights and tones.
Examples
Simon swore he'd stick to his diet, but one whiff of pizza and he was back to being a carb connoisseur.
In a heated game of Simon Says, she tricked everyone into doing the chicken dance – victory tastes like feathers.
Simon bought the flashy electronic Simon game, only to rage-quit after failing the fourth level like a true millennial.
When Simon pitched his 'genius' app idea, the investors played Simon Says: 'Sit down and rethink your life.'