bed rotting

American  

[bed rot-ing] / ˈbɛd ˌrɒt ɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of spending many hours in bed during the day, often with snacks or an electronic device, as a voluntary retreat from activity or stress.

   She says that all this bed rotting she’s doing is self-care to avoid burnout.

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adjective

1. Usually bed-rotting relating to or engaged in the practice of spending many hours in bed during the day as a voluntary retreat from activity or stress.

   Click the link to shop for all your bed-rotting essentials.

   If you're concerned about your bed rotting friend, here are a few suggestions.

Etymology

Origin of bed rotting

First recorded in 2023, for the current sense

Example Sentences

Last year, a regrettably named trend belched up from the dark cauldron of TikTok: bed rotting.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024

To prevent the adverse effects of excessive bed rotting, DeAngelis emphasizes the need for setting time limits.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

With over 165 million views for the term, TikTok users are clearly interested in the phenomenon, with one sleep science expert, Vanessa Hill, sharing that bed rotting “is 100% backed by science.”

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

For individuals grappling with depression or anxiety, bed rotting may not necessarily provide the ideal relaxation strategy — and may even make the problem worse.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

One recent TikTok trend, known as "bed rotting," involves individuals choosing to spend prolonged periods in bed, doing little else.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023