Doom-scrolling

What is "doom-scrolling"?

Scrolling through your newsfeed for the latest COVID-19 information

Doom-scrolling is when a person scrolls through his newsfeed online to find the latest information about the COVID-19 pandemic. The term became popular in April of 2020.

You may see the slang term used online but it is most often used in-person to criticize a person's habit of constantly checking the Internet for more dire news. The scrolling may be done on a computer but it is typically done on a mobile device, like a phone or tablet.

People often scroll newsfeeds on social sites, like Facebook and Twitter. However, they may also scroll on news sites for COVID-19-related articles, such as CNN, Fox News, or Yahoo.

Example

"Dad, stop doom-scrolling and come to the table for supper!"

When you can't get enough of doom and gloom

Related Slang

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SnoozefeedTo scroll your newsfeed instead of getting out of bed
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ronaCoronavirus
InternestA comfy spot to surf the Internet
Binge-watchTo view many episodes in a row
NetizenAn Internet citizen
MemeA piece of media that spreads via the Internet
Go viralTo become popular on the Internet
AttwictedAddicted to Twitter
Netflix bipolarUnable to choose what to watch on Netflix

Usage

✓ General
✓ Social Media

Last Updated: May 22, 2020

Doom-scrolling definition

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