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brain·rot kid /ˈbrān-ˌrät kid/ noun slang 1. a young person whose mind or behavior is perceived as dulled or overtaken by excessive exposure to online media such as viral videos, memes, or digital trends. 2. a child or teenager who frequently speaks, acts, or thinks in terms rooted in internet culture to the point of appearing detached from real-world awareness or critical thought. Etymology: From brainrot (“mental dulling or degradation caused by overexposure to trivial digital media”) + kid (“child or young person”). First use: Early 2020s. Synonyms: meme kid; chronically-online teen; internet-addled youth. Antonyms: bookworm; offline kid; outdoorsy child.
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