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Brain rot
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mental fog or decline caused by overconsumption of memes, social media, or low-quality content
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brain rots
What does "brain rot" mean in internet slang?
The term "brain rot" refers to mental fatigue or reduced attention span caused by consuming large amounts of low-quality, repetitive, or highly addictive online content. The structure is a metaphor where "rot" implies deterioration, used hyperbolically to describe cognitive overload rather than literal damage. It is informal internet slang commonly used to criticize or joke about excessive scrolling, memes, or short-form media consumption.
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I 've got brain rot from scrolling through TikTok all day.
