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bed rot

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The act of bed rotting; the state or condition of one who rots in bed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, uncountable

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verb

Meaning 2

To lie in bed without engaging in activities, especially as a form of self-care (either adaptive or maladaptive).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

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