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

Although bed rotting may offer temporary relief, it should not become a daily habit or a go-to solution for fatigue, tiredness or depression.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

When practiced in moderation, bed rotting can have a calming effect on the body, providing respite from stress and exhaustion.

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

Courtney DeAngelis, PsyD, a psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, weighs in on the bed rotting debate in a statement to Health.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023