wean on
phrasal verb
weaned on; weaning on; weans on
Definition of wean on
: to have (someone) see, use, or experience (something) often especially from a young age
—usually used as (be) weaned on a generation of kids weaned on television
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“Wean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wean%20on. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.
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