Word of the Day for October 28, 2026: brainrot

noun

DEFINITION: Internet slang referring to the state of mental fatigue from excessive scrolling through addictive, low-quality internet content.

ETYMOLOGY: A compound of brain and rot. The expression dates back to 1854 and gained renewed popularity through internet culture.

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