The mental state of consuming too much low-quality repetitive short-form content. Also refers to the content itself — Skibidi Toilet, Gen Alpha hyper-edits, 30-second sigma edits with deep-voice narration. Oxford Word of the Year 2024.
"Sorry, the brainrot is hitting — I only think in Ohio references now."
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brainrot means The mental state of consuming too much low-quality repetitive short-form content. It's mostly used on TikTok and short-form video. It's casual and generally safe with friends and online. It's standard online vocabulary; nothing inherently concerning about hearing it.
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Used as a self-deprecating badge: "my brainrot is crazy" means you watch too much TikTok. Worn with pride as often as shame — acknowledging brainrot is its own 2020s honesty ritual.
"Sorry, the brainrot is hitting — I only think in Ohio references now."
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