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holding your nuts in such a way they resemble a small set of animals brains, like a cat
We were watching some wrestling when Jeb jumped out sportin catbrains.
catbrains by H8tank June 14, 2003
A derogatory term for a mindset caused by long term car dependency.
Only a carbrain would suggest pedestrians should be licensed and insured.
carbrain by javasgifted February 3, 2022
Car-centric urban planning that has led to stroads, strip malls, ugly america, and cultural disintegration. All because the idea of taking a light rail to work fills them with panic and heart palpitations.
This NIMBY carbrain wants to choke younger generations with crippling debt rather than take a light rail to work.
carbrain by yoyodingo October 15, 2022

catbrainrot 

catbrainrot
(adjective)
1. A state of mental numbness caused by the overconsumption of mindless digital content, often associated with addictive trends like TikTok cat videos or overstimulating viral clips. It’s that feeling when you’ve been scrolling for hours and realize your brain feels fried.

2. A satirical term used by GenZ and GenAlpha highlighting the societal decay caused by our obsession with digital media. It reflects how overstimulation, technology, and individualism are eroding collective ideals, leaving people disconnected from reality and addicted to fleeting, superficial entertainment furthering society’s rot.

3. A representation of society’s digital decay.
“I stayed up all night watching Oiaoia cat videos on TikTok, now I have catbrainrot.”

“Catbrainrot isn’t just about cat videos; it’s about how the internet is turning us all into mindless zombies
catbrainrot by catbrainrot December 19, 2024
A boomer living in suburbia who incapable of thinking of getting around without his or her car and is deathly afraid of public transit, biking, walking, or other viable alternatives to driving. Complains about speed and safety of public transit all the time, and opposes all "communist" transit projects, even if it speeds up traffic. May also be a NIMBY, but not necessarily.
Person 1: The Metro is filled with druggies and homeless people. In my car, I'm in my safe bubble where I am 100% safe and no one can harm me!
Person 2: You are SUCH a fucking carbrain!
Carbrain by URBANist_ September 26, 2025