bed rotting

English

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

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Noun

bed rotting (uncountable)

1. (Internet slang) The practice of lying in bed without engaging in daily activities and chores.
   • 2023 May 24, Carolyn Steber, “Go Ahead, Take A ‘Bed Rot’ Day”, in Bustle‎^[1], archived from the original on 2023-05-24:

     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 July 20, Sophie Putka, “What Is Bed Rotting and Is It Actually a Problem?”, in MedPage Today‎^[2], archived from the original on 2023-07-20:

     Moreover, the act of bed rotting itself can result in negative health effects. Too much at night could seriously damage sleep hygiene, Gold said

See also

• bed rot