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Rotten

/ˈɹɒtn̩/

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

📖 Definitions of "Rotten"

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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