English · Phrasal verb Attested

rot through

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To rot so as to create holes in the substance that's rotting.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho chất đó bị thối rữa và tạo ra lỗ hổng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

This apple is rotten right through.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rot through” mean?

To rot so as to create holes in the substance that's rotting.

Is “rot through” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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