Skip to content
ontologydriven
Sign out

Dictionary

Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

bed rotting en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • (US) audio
  • /ˈbɛd ˌɹɒtɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. (Internet, neologism, uncountable) The act or practice of lying in bed without engaging in daily activities and chores.
    • With nearly 294 million views on the platform, bed rotting has become the go-to way to relax for a lot of people, so if you find yourself rolled up in blankets at 3 p.m. on a Saturday, don’t feel bad about it. 2023 May 24, Carolyn Steber, “Go Ahead, Take A ‘Bed Rot’ Day”, in Bustle, archived from the original on 24 May 2023:
    • But, to be clear, if this creates a reclusive person who has shed all responsibilities and is clinically depressed, perhaps an intervention is needed. If you’re overly indulging in bed rotting, reach out to a trusted friend or professional for support. 2024 August 28, Angela Buttimer, Dennis Buttimer, “Productivity is important, but so are rest and recuperation: JOYFUL DAILY”, in Atlanta Journal-Constitution, page C.1:
    • What’s your personal version of heaven? Bed-rotting. Ooh, describe bed-rotting for me. Clean sheets. Hot shower. New pyjamas. A whole season of [RuPaul’s] Drag Race I’ve haven’t watched yet. 2024 June 15, Benjamin Law, quoting Em Rusciano, “Em Rusciano”, in Sydney Morning Herald, Good Weekend, page 23:
    • Moreover, the act of bed rotting itself can result in negative health effects. Too much at night could seriously damage sleep hygiene, Gold said 2023 July 20, Sophie Putka, “What Is Bed Rotting and Is It Actually a Problem?”, in MedPage Today, archived from the original on 20 Jul 2023:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
bedrotting alternative lexicographic
bed-rotting alternative lexicographic

bed rotting en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • (US) audio
  • /ˈbɛd ˌɹɒtɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of bed rot
    form of bed rot

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
bedrotting alternative lexicographic
bed-rotting alternative lexicographic