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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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 screentime and "brain rot".
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025
Like "6-7", fans say its attraction lies in the fact that it can mean anything at all -- and has become a symbol of the "brain rot" content being consumed on social media.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
But killjoys swiftly arrived to dismiss it as paleolithic brain rot.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 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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