Brain Rot
Across
- 2. – a short way to say “charisma” (Oxford University Press 2023 Word of the Year)
- 4. – short for “delusional,” used to describe someone who behaves strangely or irrationally
- 5. – can mean good, cool, bad, evil, or dumb depending on the context
- 10. – a behavior mode that’s slothful or self-indulgent with no concern for social norms, e.g., not bothering to shower or change clothes for several days
- 11. – assessment of the mood of an individual, group, or situation to see if it’s what you expected
- 13. – describes something that’s exceptionally good or impactful
- 15. – a mindset centered on constant effort and hard work to achieve success, focusing on achieving goals at all costs
- 16. – used to show excitement or surprise in various situations, like doing a dance move or throwing something
- 18. – referring to someone you are currently hanging out with; similar words are dude and buddy
- 19. – a trend that encourages young men to enhance their appearance in various ways, from skincare and basic hygiene to more extreme measures
- 21. is a follower, and sigma is a
- 22. – slang for “lie”
- 23. –Used to describe a male social leader,
- 25. – a type of tax referring to the theft of food between friends.
- 26. – describes something outdated and uncool that’s no longer in fashion
- 29. – be a fan of someone or something, comes from the song by Eminem
Down
- 1. — something or someone that’s embarrassing or awkward to witness / imagine
- 3. – when something is excellent, delicious, flavorsome, or exceeds expectations; often used in relation to food
- 6. – mindlessly scrolling through online content for hours on end, which can contribute to brainrot
- 7. – pulling a strange facial expression for comedic effect
- 8. – a slang term for friend, like buddy or bro
- 9. – a slang term that can describe a person (as lively or quirky), a situation (as dramatic or unpredictable), or an action (as bold or cheeky)
- 12. – an exaggerated way of saying yes to express excitement or approval, often associated with LGBTQ+ culture
- 14. - Used to describe a male social follower
- 15. – a term used to express excitement or shock, particularly in response to seeing an attractive woman
- 17. – someone who’s excessively attentive or adoring toward another person, often used in a humorous or disparaging way.
- 20. – full of hot air, idle talk, or empty chat
- 24. – Used to describe a dominant man outside the hierarchy
- 27. – a cute face used to express happiness/ affection in online chats, sometimes used ironically
- 28. – used in the video game Among Us when feeling uneased or distrustful