Meaning & Definition of word "Rotten"
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Rotten
/ˈrɒt(ə)n/
adjective:
- 1. decayed or decomposed, usually to the point of being inedible.
- Example: The fruit was left out for too long and became completely rotten.
- 2. having an unpleasant smell or taste due to decay.
- Example: The rotten smell from the garbage bin filled the kitchen.
- 3. corrupt, immoral, or unethical.
- Example: The government was criticized for allowing rotten practices among its officials.
- 4. extremely bad or ineffective.
- Example: He gave a rotten performance that disappointed the audience.
- 5. in a poor condition; dilapidated.
- Example: The old house had been left to fall into a rotten state.
Etymology
Old English 'rotian', from Proto-Germanic *wrōtīną.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rotten to the core:
Completely corrupt or evil.
a rotten deal:
An unfair or bad agreement.
rotten luck:
Very unfortunate circumstances.
Related Words
rot:
To decompose or decay.
putrefy:
To undergo decay or putrefaction.
decompose:
To break down into simpler forms.
Slang Meanings of rotten
Meaning: Something very disappointing or bad.
Example Sentence: The concert was rotten; I wouldn’t recommend it.
Meaning: Feeling unwell or sick.
Example Sentence: I feel rotten today; I think I caught a cold.