Doom Scroll is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “Getting stuck scrolling TikTok, Reels, or Shorts and not being able to stop”. Here’s the full Doom Scroll meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is Doom Scroll? Doom Scroll Meaning Explained
Doom scroll used to mean bingeing sad news. Now? It’s the Gen Z/Alpha term for getting absolutely locked into TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts. Whether it’s fan vids, rage bait, or meme spirals, it’s that moment you realize your brain’s melted and you’re 87 videos deep. One more scroll won’t hurt… right?
“Doom scroll” originally referred to endless scrolling through bad news — especially during the pandemic. But Gen Z and Alpha flipped it. Now it’s all about mindlessly consuming meme content, edits, and wild TikToks. It’s a joke, a cry for help, and a shared brainrot experience.
Doom Scroll — Slang Examples in Sentences
| Sentence | Translation / Context |
|---|
| “It’s 3am and I’m still doom scrolling vids of Bluey 💀” | Used when someone can’t stop watching shortform content. |
| “She said she’d sleep at 11. Doom scroll got her again.” | A self-roast for getting sucked into endless memes or edits. |
| “Caught myself doom scrolling CapCut edits for an hour straight.” | Describes the moment you realize you’ve been online too long. |
| “Bro’s deep in the doom scroll… don’t text back yet.” | Meme-coded phrase to signal digital burnout. |
| “I blinked and it was 2 hours later. Doom scroll strikes again.” | Shared when losing time to TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts. |
Examples: • “Just doom scrolled through 100 Haikyuu edits.” • “Me at 4am still doom scrolling fan cams 😭” • “I fell into the Bluey doom scroll hole again.” • “He’s doom scrolling girl dinner vids rn.” • “Doom scroll got hands tonight fr.”
Where Did “Doom Scroll” Come From? Doom Scroll Origin
Doom Scroll began wide-spread usage in 2020
Doom scrolling is Gen Z/Alpha’s unofficial nighttime hobby. It’s the mental spiral we all joke about — watching vid after vid while knowing it’s wrecking your sleep. We laugh, we rot, we scroll again. It’s not a phase. It’s a lifestyle.
Doom Scroll in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Doom Scroll in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Doom Scroll in every language.
Doom Scroll意味｜Doom Scrollとは？ 🇯🇵
Doom scrollの意味は？スクロールが止まらなくなるネット中毒状態
Doom scroll（ドゥームスクロール）は、TikTokやショート動画を止められず、ずっと見続けてしまうこと。夜に特に多い。
Doom Scroll의미｜Doom Scroll이란? 🇰🇷
Doom scroll 뜻: 끝없이 짧은 영상을 보는 멈출 수 없는 상황
Doom scroll(둠스크롤)은 틱톡이나 릴스 등을 계속해서 멈추지 못하고 보는 상태를 말해요. 밤에 특히 심해요.
Doom Scroll意思｜Doom Scroll是什么？ 🇨🇳
Doom scroll 是什么意思？形容夜深时无法停下的刷视频行为
Doom scroll（厄滑）是指无法停止刷短视频的状态，尤其是在深夜。
Doom Scroll Bedeutung｜Was Bedeutet Doom Scroll? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet Doom scroll? Unaufhörliches Scrollen durch Online-Videos
Doom scroll beschreibt das unkontrollierte Konsumieren von Kurzvideos, vor allem nachts.
Doom Scroll Significado｜¿Qué Significa Doom Scroll? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa Doom scroll? No poder dejar de mirar contenido viral
Doom scroll se refiere a quedarse atrapado viendo TikToks o Reels durante horas.
Doom Scroll Significato｜Che Cosa Vuol Dire Doom Scroll? 🇮🇹
Cosa vuol dire Doom scroll? Scorrere senza fine sui social
Doom scroll è il termine per descrivere l’abitudine di guardare video all’infinito, soprattutto di notte.
Doom Scroll Signification｜C’est Quoi Doom Scroll? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de Doom scroll ? Être piégé dans un scroll infini
Doom scroll désigne le fait de scroller sans fin sur TikTok ou Reels, souvent la nuit.
Doom Scroll значение｜Что такое Doom Scroll? 🇷🇺
Что значит Doom scroll? Прокрутка коротких видео без остановки
Doom scroll — это когда невозможно остановиться смотреть тиктоки или рилсы, особенно ночью.
Doom Scroll ما معنى｜المعنى Doom Scroll؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى Doom scroll؟ مصطلح لوصف الإدمان على الفيديوهات القصيرة
Doom scroll هو مصطلح يصف حالة عدم التوقف عن مشاهدة الفيديوهات القصيرة، خاصة في وقت متأخر من الليل.
Doom Scroll Overview
Doom scroll is the nightly ritual of Gen Z and Alpha. When one TikTok turns into 600, when you start with a skit and end on fan edits of talking toilets — you’re doom scrolling. And no, you’re not escaping. You’re just vibing deeper.
That’s the full slang guide for Doom Scroll, straight from the Skibidi DB!
Sasha | Gen Z Reporter
Hi, I’m Sasha, a Gen Z reporter and content goblin here at Skibidi Times.
I’m 19 with Italian roots (yes, I’m fluent in both Italian and Italian Brainrot 🇮🇹💅) and I love covering everything from TikTok trends to Gen Alpha drama.
When I’m not online scrolling way too deep, you’ll catch me with Froyo in one hand and a fresh nail set on the other — I’m a certified nail art addict and self-taught specialist in all things cute ✨💅🍦.
