bed rotting

[ bed rot-ing ]

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.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bed rotting¹

First recorded in 2023, for the current sense