rotten
/ˈɹɒtn̩/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈɹɒtn̩/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈɹɒtn̩/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.
“If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten.”
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Meaning 2 · adjective
In a state of decay.
“His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten.”
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Cruel, mean or immoral.
“That man is a rotten father.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Bad or terrible.
“It was a rotten idea to take the boat out today.”
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Meaning 5 · adverb
To an extreme degree.
“That kid is spoilt rotten.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten.”
- General “His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten.”
- General “That man is a rotten father.”
- General “It was a rotten idea to take the boat out today.”
- Everyday “That kid is spoilt rotten.”
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