brain rot

noun (slang)/breɪn rɒt/ 🔊 listen

brain rot is a Gen Z term for the foggy, unfocused feeling from over-consuming low-quality, junk internet content.

📖 Meanings

1Mental fog from junk content
"Too much TikTok gave me brain rot." — (numbed mind)
2Mindless but addictive content
"This video is pure brain rot." — (silly but addictive)

🔄 Often confused

brain rot vs doomscrolling →brainrot →screen time →

💬 Phrases

get brain rotpure brain rotbrainrot content
❓ What does “brain rot” describe?