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Brainrot

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Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (EN).
English•1 meaning found
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humorous
Tone: humorous. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Internet Culture
Topic: Internet Culture. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
national
Region: national. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
Verified
This definition has been reviewed by linguists and community consensus for accuracy.

Definition & Context

A mental state caused by consuming too much low-quality or useless internet content. Popularized after the viral cartoon character Tung tung tung sahur.

Synonyms & Variants

dungu

dungu

Very stupid, dull-witted, not intelligent.

Synonym
goblok

goblok

An adjective meaning stupid or foolish, often used in informal contexts to describe someone who is not intelligent or does foolish things.

Register Variant
kemerosotan mental

kemerosotan mental

A decline in cognitive function or mental state due to excessive exposure to low-quality internet content.

Synonym
otak udang

otak udang

An idiom referring to someone considered stupid or slow-witted, often associated with a lack of intellectual stimulation or exposure to unbeneficial things.

Register Variant
pikun dini

pikun dini

A condition where someone exhibits symptoms of senility or memory decline at a relatively young age, often associated with certain lifestyles or habits.

Social Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

Internet term describing the negative effects of excessive viral content consumption, such as absurd memes or addictive short videos

Real-world Usage

Gue udah brainrot parah gara-gara nonton shorts terus seharian

Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.

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