Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brainrot

noun

/ˈbreɪnˌrɒt/

Definition

A slang term referring to a deterioration of mental clarity, often due to excessive exposure to trivial or low-quality information.

Examples

After spending hours scrolling through social media, I felt a sense of brainrot setting in.
The constant barrage of junk content can lead to mental brainrot for many users.
He joked that his brainrot was a result of binge-watching reality TV shows.

Meaning

Brainrot suggests a kind of mental fatigue or decline in cognitive function caused by distractions, often seen in the context of social media or binge-watching shows.