adjective
rotted
Rotted (adjective) means Decayed or broken down by rot; no longer sound. Example: “The rotted floorboards gave way as soon as she stepped on them.”
adjective
1
Decayed or broken down by rot; no longer sound.
"The rotted floorboards gave way as soon as she stepped on them."
"They had to replace the rotted fence posts before winter."
2
Very annoyed or fed up (informal).
"He was properly rotted after missing the last train home."
How to use rotted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something decayed by rot, or informally, someone who is thoroughly annoyed.
When to use it
The "annoyed" sense is informal slang and regional — mainly heard in British English.
Common pairings
rotted wood
rotted teeth
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more rotted
- Superlative
- most rotted
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What does “rotted” mean?
The word “rotted” means decayed or broken down by rot; no longer sound. In plain terms, describes something decayed by rot, or informally, someone who is thoroughly annoyed.
How do you use “rotted” in a sentence?
Here is “rotted” used in a sentence: “The rotted floorboards gave way as soon as she stepped on them.”
What is another word for “rotted”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rotted” include rotten.
What part of speech is “rotted”?
“Rotted” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “rotted” have?
“Rotted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: decayed or broken down by rot; no longer sound.
