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‘Brain Rot’ Is Why Your Kids All Sound Like That
For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, consuming low-value social media content isn’t a chronic condition—it’s a way of forming a shared language
'Brain Rot' Becomes Word of the Year
For the publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary, however, 2024 was the year of brain rot. "Brain rot" is a term that describes either the cause or effect of spending hours online viewing trivial information.
Think 'brain rot' summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year
LONDON -- Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase “gained new prominence in 2024,” with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.
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DICK YARBROUGH: One Word Or Two: Brain Rot is a Ridiculous Word of the Year
May I have a word with you, please? Actually, two words. Brain rot. You just never know what kind of surprise awaits you when you check out this space, do
Oxford Dictionary picks slang phrase 'brain rot' as Word of the Year. Here's what it means
With more than 37,000 votes, Oxford picked the Gen Alpha slang term "brain rot" as its 2024 Word of the Year. Here's what the term means.
What Is ‘Brain Rot’? Oxford’s Word of the Year Highlights Social Media Epidemic
Oxford University's new word of the year epitomizes the mindlessness that dominates social media. “More than 37,000 people voted to
'Brain rot' is the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year
Oxford University Press has officially dubbed "brain rot" its 2024 Word of the Year.
Do you scroll endlessly? It could lead to ‘brain rot’
BENGALURU: While the day may feel incomplete without scrolling through endless videos and online content, experts warn that this constant virtual consumption could be leading to ‘brain rot’ - a state of mental stagnation caused by mindless and repetitive content which directly results in reduced critical thinking and focus.
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10 Habits To Prevent ‘Brain Rot’ And Create A Smart Brain In 2025
"Brain Rot" is the official word of 2024, due to an over-consumption of trivial information on the Internet, but here are ...
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‘Brain Rot’ Is the 2024 Word of the Year, According to Oxford University Press
The first recorded use of “brain rot,” according to Oxford University Press, was in Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, published ...
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FIRST-PERSON: Avoiding brain rot in a world full of distractions
Have you ever scrolled through social media so long that you forgot why you even picked up your phone in the first place?
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A Psychologist Suggests 4 Ways To Combat Digital ‘Brain Rot’
Oxford crowned ‘brain rot’ as 2024’s word of the year. Here’s how to make it sparser in your vocabulary come 2025.
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Brain rot is 2024’s word of the year
( NewsNation) — Oxford University has announced the word of the year for 2024 and the winner is brain rot, defined as what ...
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Why is 'brain rot' becoming more popular, and how Indians are jumping on the bandwagon
From memes to viral mascots, ‘brain rot’ has evolved into a tool for capturing the fleeting attention of young individuals.
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Can Your Chatbot Save You From Brain Rot?
An hour has passed, and you've been sucked into a vortex of videos and articles. We are not doomed to brain rot. Can we use ...
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Medical Truths Behind Brain Rot
"Brain rot" is Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, shedding light on how excessive social media use may harm mental and intellectual health.
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