noun
Uncommon
scrolling
SKROH-lihng
Scrolling (noun) means the continuous movement of content up, down, or across a screen. Example: “Infinite scrolling keeps users on the app longer.”
noun
1
The continuous movement of content up, down, or across a screen.
"Infinite scrolling keeps users on the app longer."
2
(informal) The habit of endlessly browsing a social media feed.
"She cut down on late-night scrolling to sleep better."
How to use scrolling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving through content on a screen, or the habit of endlessly browsing social feeds.
Common pairings
endless scrolling
doom-scrolling
smooth scrolling
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Rhymes for scrolling
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What does “scrolling” mean?
The word “scrolling” means the continuous movement of content up, down, or across a screen. In plain terms, moving through content on a screen, or the habit of endlessly browsing social feeds.
How do you pronounce “scrolling”?
“Scrolling” is pronounced SKROH-lihng (/ˈskɹoʊlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scrolling” in a sentence?
Here is “scrolling” used in a sentence: “Infinite scrolling keeps users on the app longer.”
What part of speech is “scrolling”?
“Scrolling” is a noun.
Is “scrolling” a common word?
“Scrolling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scrolling” have?
“Scrolling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the continuous movement of content up, down, or across a screen.
