brain rot
Americannoun
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a piece of media or a meme that is considered to have no functional or aesthetic value.
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mental or social degradation, usually from a perceived excess of social media consumption.
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“Stamptown” at the Montalbán was filmed as part of a Netflix special that will air later this year, which any lover of brain rot and pageantry should be sure to check out.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
The craze, which literally just involves saying “six-seven” and moving your hands up and down, is, however, a sign of Gen Alpha’s broader style of internet humor: brain rot.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2025
A report published by the regulator Ofcom earlier this month highlighted concerns children had over the negative impacts of endless screen time and "brain rot".
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025
In subsequent years, voting has played only a part in the choices, which have included 2023's "rizz" -- a colloquial term defined as "style, charm, or attractiveness" -- and last year's "brain rot".
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
The meme is a prime example of brain rot, the internet junk food consumed by people of all ages to suck away time, productivity and the living of life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
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