"Brain rot" is the 2024 word of the year according to Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary.

See what other terms made the Oxford University Press shortlist and what other publications chose as their word of 2024.

After a long day, we’ve all been guilty of mindlessly scrolling through our social media feeds, sometimes for hours at a time ...

There’s a name for that feeling you get after spending too long scrolling aimlessly, and Oxford University Press (OUP) has ...

According to Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the term ‘brain rot’ is defined as ...

Exposure to mind-numbing content on social media is known to cause a 'brain rot' in people. The term has gained traction in ...

What is it and how can you combat it? - Be mindful about the type of content you are consuming, and how long you are looking ...

Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling unchallenging content on social media? This year's Oxford word of the year could ...

Oxford University Press narrowed a list down to six words and the world had the opportunity to vote for its top choice.

Scrolling through silly or nonsensical social media posts can have an unofficial side effect: "brain rot." Why it matters: It ...

Becoming a hot topic across the internet, the term ‘brain rot’ garnered over 37,000 votes to secure its place as Oxford ...

Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” its word of the year. It's defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s ...