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rot verb (rotted, rotting) 1 tr & intr (also rot down) to decay or cause to decay or become putrefied as a result of the activity of bacteria and/or fungi. 2 intrans to become corrupt. 3 intrans to become physically weak, especially through being inert, confined, etc • Mike was left to rot in a Bangkok jail. noun 1 a decay; b something which has decayed or decomposed. 2 pathol putrefaction of bodily tissues. 3 colloq nonsense; rubbish. 4 in compounds any of several plant or animal diseases caused by fungi or bacteria, eg foot rot. exclamation expressing contemptuous disagreement. rotter noun, chiefly dated Brit slang a thoroughly depraved, worthless or despicable person. See also rotten.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon rotian.
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