Viral ‘brain rot words list’ TikTok trend—what’s it all about?

If you're chronically online on TikTok, chances are you have been seeing the "Brain Rot Words List" on your FYP. But really, what is the "Brain Rot Words List" all about?

Well, according to our TikTok addict friends, the "Brain Rot Words List" trend is about people writing Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang on a paper and making someone older (for example: parents or grandparents) read it thus creating a hilarious situation.

These Gen Z and Gen Alpha words are quite unfamiliar to older folks so they end up becoming the victims of the "Brain Rot Words List" trend!

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The Brain Rot Words List Funny Compilations

Still confused about the "Brain Rot Words List" TikTok trend? We gotcha! Here are some of the best examples of the trend.

The Parent Trap (via TikTok/brianmoreismyidol)

Poor clueless parents. They literally don't know what they are reading!

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Mommies Know Best (via TikTok/kin2mi)

It looks like their mom has an idea of what she's saying so she's just playing along!

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The Bestie's Victim (via TikTok/frvuasi_)

The young bestie doesn't know the meaning of the words? Looks like she's not a TikTok native!

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The Clueless Mom (via TikTok/fatendarbaj)

Their mom is clueless but it's fun that she's also enjoying herself even when her kids are trolling her with the "Brain Rot Words!"

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The "Always Game" Mom (via TikTok/michellesays)

The cool mom joined in the fun, making her Gen Z daughters happy and laughing out loud (while drinking laughter)!

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The Hip Grandma (via TikTok/ninakovaaa)

If your Grandma joins the "Brain Rot Words" trend on TikTok without getting mad at you, you're a lucky grandchild!

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The Asian Grandma Strikes! (via TikTok/ianthioo)

Asian Grandmas supporting kids in their TikTok shenanigans....even if she's confused with the Gen Z words? Sign us up!

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Pops, Please! (via TikTok/isabelleab2280)

The way Pops is invested with the words is HILARIOUS.

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How Does The Trend Work?

Well, aside from someone older than you reading the Gen Z and Gen Alpha words and terms, the person who's watching must drink water and try not to spit it out laughing. The trend is so ridiculous, it can make you ROFL just by hearing your parents or grandparents say brain-rot words while they are so invested in what they are reading!

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The "Brain Rot Words List" TikTok trend is a fun way to bond with your older family members because, at the end of the video, you can have a hearty laugh over cups of tea or coffee while explaining to them the brain rot words and phrases that they have said!

So yes, create your "Brain Rot Words List" trend with your loved ones and let the joy take you and your family members over!