adjective
rotted
adjective
1
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."
2
Very annoyed or fed up (informal).
"He was properly rotted after missing the last train home."
How to Use Rotted
Learner’s notesIn 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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