rotten — meaning in English

English meaning

• rot verb To decay or break down through the action of bacteria or fungi.

Senses

rotten is used for these senses in English:

• moulder (chiefly, Northern England, Scotland) Often followed by away or down: to cause (something) to decay or rot, or to crumble to pieces.
• rot (intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

rot — full definition

1. verb To decay or break down through the action of bacteria or fungi.
2. verb To decline gradually in condition, quality, or morale.
3. noun The process of decaying, or the decayed matter itself.
4. noun Nonsense; foolish talk (informal, chiefly British).

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