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rotten

/ˈɹɒtn̩/

adjective

Meaning

  • Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.

    "If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten."

  • In a state of decay.

    "His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten."

  • Cruel, mean or immoral.

    "That man is a rotten father."

  • Bad or terrible.

    "It was a rotten idea to take the boat out today."

adverb

Meaning

  • To an extreme degree.

    "That kid is spoilt rotten."