Word
scrolling
US/ˈskɹoʊɫɪŋ/
UK/skɹˈəʊlɪŋ/
Definitions
01moving through digital content
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. the movement of text or pictures up, down, or across a computer or phone screen.
n. the continuous movement of text or graphical images on a digital display in a vertical or horizontal direction.
“The smooth scrolling on this new tablet makes reading long articles much easier.”
“The developer optimised the website's code to ensure that scrolling remained fluid even when high-resolution images were loading in the background.”
Synonyms
02consuming social media
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Informal
n. spending a long time looking through posts on social media apps.
n. the continuous and often aimless consumption of social media content, typically facilitated by an infinite feed.
“I realized I had spent an hour scrolling through TikTok when I should have been sleeping.”
“Psychologists are increasingly concerned that mindless scrolling before bed can negatively impact sleep quality and overall mental well-being.”
Synonyms
03decorative patterns
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. designs or decorations that look like curled paper or spirals.
n. ornamental work consisting of or featuring spiral or coiled patterns.
“The old wooden mirror was decorated with beautiful gold scrolling around the edges.”
“The architect incorporated intricate stone scrolling into the building's facade to mirror the classical style of the surrounding district.”
Synonyms
Idioms
01. rage scrolling
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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