Internet culture
Brain rot
Slang for low-value, repetitive online content, or the feeling of being mentally dulled by consuming it.
In everyday use
“I spent an hour watching the same joke in different videos. Enough brain rot for today.”
What to keep in mind
Often ironic. The phrase is not a clinical diagnosis.
Also searched as: brainrot
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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