bed rotting
noun
slang
: the act or practice of voluntarily staying in bed for an extended period of time
Bed rotting could potentially disrupt your circadian rhythm, your body's natural alarm clock that tells you when to sleep and wake, [psychiatrist Samantha] Boardman says.—Ashton Jackson
For some, bed rotting is a way to cope with constant productivity expectations, emotional overload and the aftereffects of pandemic-related isolation.—Nathaniel Bush
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“Bed rotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed%20rotting. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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