Rotten Definition & Meaning
rotten
- adjective
- very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world"
- damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless; "rotten floor boards"; "rotted beams"; "a decayed foundation"
- having decayed or disintegrated; usually implies foulness; "dead and rotten in his grave"
"Rotten" in song lyrics
See how rotten is used in real songs:
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"The Big Apple I eat it rotten"
A.G. — Triumph -
"Gonna Hit top or bottom, Swing and sock flops that're rotten"
Anacron — Yeah (Still Affiliated) -
"Oh you thought that I was rotten"
Asheru & Blue Black (Unspoken Heard) — Theme Music
Words that rhyme with rotten
Usage tips for "rotten"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does rotten mean?
- very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world" damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless; "rotten floor boards"; "rotted beams"; "a decayed foundation" having decayed or disintegrated; usually implies foulness; "dead and rotten in his grave"
- What part of speech is rotten?
- Rotten is an adjective.
- How many definitions does rotten have?
- Rotten has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).