What does Brain rot mean?

Mental deterioration from too much internet For example: "TikTok is giving me brain rot"

Where does the slang word Brain rot come from?

Brain rot is a slang term from Gen Z/Gen Alpha. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gen Z/Gen Alpha and across Africa.

Brain rot

🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Brain rot

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Mental deterioration from too much internet

"TikTok is giving me brain rot"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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