bed rotting
/ˈbɛd ˌɹɒtɪŋ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.33 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The act or practice of lying in bed without engaging in daily activities and chores.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "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."
- "Moreover, the act of bed rotting itself can result in negative health effects. Too much at night could seriously damage sleep hygiene, Gold said"
- "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."
- "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."