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

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."

Very annoyed or fed up (informal).

"He was properly rotted after missing the last train home."

How to use rotted

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

more rotted comparative, most rotted superlative

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Related words

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Rhymes for rotted

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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