rotten

/ˈɹɒtn̩//ˈɹɑtn̩/

adjective

  1. 1

    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.
  2. 2

    In a state of decay.

    His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten.
  3. 3

    Cruel, mean or immoral.

    That man is a rotten father.
  4. 4

    Bad or terrible.

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

adverb

  1. 1

    To an extreme degree.

    That kid is spoilt rotten.

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