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doomscroll

/ˈdumˌskroʊl/
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Other forms: doomscrolling; doomscrolls; doomscrolled

Ever find yourself scrolling through endless bad news, disturbing videos, unpleasant comment sections online? That’s what it means to doomscroll, a habit that keeps you glued to your screen, even when it’s time to call it quits.

A straightforward blend of doom and scroll, the verb doomscroll describes the feeling of getting sucked into a spiral of bad news that seems impossible to escape. This term emerged in the age of smartphones and 24/7 news cycles, where a quick glance at your phone can turn into an hour-long journey through all the world’s problems. Recognizing when you're caught up in doomscrolling can help you know when it’s time to put the phone down.

Definitions of doomscroll
  1. verb
    spend too much time reading disturbing online content
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