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Definition rotten in British English

rotten adjective

adjective
/ˈrɒt(ə)n/
1

something that is rotten has decayed

Example

rotten eggs/fruit/teeth

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rotten rotting wormy
Example

I wish I could get rid of this rotten cough.

Example

Poor thing, she must be having a rotten time just now.

Example

They were really rotten to him!

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unpleasant bad awful
2.1

used about someone who has behaved in an unpleasant way

Example

You rotten sod!

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evil wicked gross
3

of a low quality, standard, or ability

Example

She's a rotten singer.

Example

I'm rotten at drawing.

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sad poor terribly
4

used for emphasizing what you are saying, especially when you are angry or annoyed

Example

I didn't want the rotten job anyway!

Example

I wouldn't take a penny of your rotten money!

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hell blast for heaven’s sake/sakes
5

very bad or dishonest

Example

I wouldn't trust this man if I were you because he's rotten to the core.

Definition rotten in British English