- rotten
- rot|ten1 [ `ratn ] adjective *1. ) something that is rotten has decayed:rotten eggs/fruit/teeth2. ) INFORMAL unpleasant:I wish I could get rid of this rotten cough.be rotten to someone: They were really rotten to him!a ) OFTEN HUMOROUS used about someone who has behaved in an unpleasant way3. ) INFORMAL of a low quality, standard, or ability:She's a rotten singer.be rotten at (doing) something: I'm rotten at drawing.4. ) INFORMAL used for emphasizing what you are saying, especially when you are angry or annoyed:I wouldn't take a penny of your rotten money!feel rotten1. ) to feel sick:I'm not getting up. I feel really rotten.2. ) to feel sorry or guilty about something you have done:feel rotten about (doing) something: I felt rotten about telling him what they'd said.rottenrot|ten 2 [ `ratn ] adverbspoil someone rotten INFORMALto let someone, especially a child, have or do whatever they want
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.